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How to get fromPoole to The Solentby train, ferry, unknown, or bus

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There are 3 ways to get from Poole to The Solent by train, ferry, unknown, or bus

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  1. Train, ferry, travel

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    1. Take the train from Poole to Southampton Centraltrain train
    2. Take the train from Southampton Central to Portsmouth Harbourtrain train
    3. Take the ferry from Portsmouth Harbour Station Pier to Ryde Pier Head Ferry Terminalferry ferry
    4. Walk from Ryde Pier Head Ferry Terminal to The Solentunknown unknown
    3h 14m

  2. Train, bus, ferry, travel

    1. Take the train from Poole to Southampton Centraltrain train
    2. Take the bus from Central Station to The Hard Interchangebus bus X5 / ...
    3. Take the ferry from Portsmouth Harbour Station Pier to Ryde Pier Head Ferry Terminalferry ferry
    4. Walk from Ryde Pier Head Ferry Terminal to The Solentunknown unknown
    3h 39m

  3. Bus, ferry, travel

    1. Take the bus from Poole Seldown Coach Station to Southampton Central Stationbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Central Station to The Hard Interchangebus bus X5 / ...
    3. Take the ferry from Portsmouth Harbour Station Pier to Ryde Pier Head Ferry Terminalferry ferry
    4. Walk from Ryde Pier Head Ferry Terminal to The Solentunknown unknown
    4h

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  • Distance: 71 mi
  • Duration: 3h 14m

What companies run services between Poole, England and The Solent, England?

There is no direct connection from Poole to The Solent. However, you can take the train to Southampton Central, take the train to Portsmouth Harbour, walk to Portsmouth Harbour Station Pier, take the ferry to Ryde Pier Head Ferry Terminal, then travel to The Solent. Alternatively, you can take a train from Poole to The Solent via Southampton Central, Central Station, The Hard Interchange, Portsmouth Harbour Station Pier, and Ryde Pier Head Ferry Terminal in around 3h 39m.

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