There are 5 ways to get from Poole to University of Cambridge by train, bus, or car
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Train via London
best- Take the train from Poole to London WaterlooWeymouth - London Waterloo / ...
- Take the train from King's Cross to CambridgeLondon Kings Cross - Kings Lynn / ...
3h 59m£38–119Bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Seldown Coach Station to Heathrow Central Bus Station035 / ...
- Take the bus from Heathrow Central Bus Station to ParksideUk990
5h 20m£19–84Drive 158.3 mi
- Drive from Poole to University of Cambridge158.3 mi
2h 49m£40–57Train
- Take the train from Poole to London WaterlooWeymouth - London Waterloo / ...
- Take the train from London Bridge to CambridgeBrighton - Cambridge / ...
4h 12m£39–137Bus via Poole Seldown Coach Station
- Take the bus from Poole Seldown Coach Station to London Heathrow AirportUk061
- Take the bus from Heathrow Central Bus Station to ParksideUk990
5h 40m£19–72
Poole to University of Cambridge by bus and foot
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Poole to University of Cambridge is to bus via Poole Seldown Coach Station which costs £19 - £75 and takes 5h 40m.
The fastest way to get from Poole to University of Cambridge is to drive which takes 2h 49m and costs £35 - £60.
No, there is no direct bus from Poole station to University of Cambridge. However, there are services departing from Seldown Coach Station and arriving at Parkside via Heathrow Central Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 20m.
No, there is no direct train from Poole to University of Cambridge. However, there are services departing from Poole and arriving at Cambridge via Waterloo station and King's Cross. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 59m.
The distance between Poole and University of Cambridge is 174 miles. The road distance is 159.2 miles.
The best way to get from Poole to University of Cambridge without a car is to train via London which takes 3h 59m and costs £35 - £120.
It takes approximately 3h 59m to get from Poole to University of Cambridge, including transfers.
Poole to University of Cambridge bus services, operated by National Express, depart from Seldown Coach Station.
Poole to University of Cambridge train services, operated by South Western Railway, depart from Poole station.
The best way to get from Poole to University of Cambridge is to train via London which takes 3h 59m and costs £35 - £120. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £19 - £85 and takes 5h 20m.
What companies run services between Poole, England and University of Cambridge, England?
You can take a train from Poole to University of Cambridge via London Waterloo, Waterloo station, Euston station, King's Cross, and Cambridge in around 3h 59m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Seldown Coach Station to University of Cambridge via Heathrow Central Bus Station and Parkside in around 5h 20m.
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- Phone
- 0345 6000 650
- Website
- southwesternrailway.com
Train from Poole to London Waterloo
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 5m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £23–85
- Website
- https://www.southwesternrailway.com/
Train from King's Cross to Cambridge
- Ave. Duration
- 49 min
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- £13–35
- Website
- https://www.greatnorthernrail.com/
- Phone
- 0345 026 4700
- Website
- thameslinkrailway.com
Train from King's Cross to Cambridge
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 8m
- Frequency
- 6 times a week
- Estimated price
- £12–35
- Website
- https://www.thameslinkrailway.com/
Train from London Bridge to Cambridge
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 23m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £12–50
- Website
- https://www.thameslinkrailway.com/
- Phone
- 08717 81 81 81
- Website
- nationalexpress.com
Bus from Seldown Coach Station to Heathrow Central Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 25m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £18–40
- Website
- https://www.nationalexpress.com/en
Bus from Heathrow Central Bus Station to Parkside
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 25m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £25–45
- Website
- https://www.nationalexpress.com/en
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- Phone
- +49 30 300 137 300
- service@flixbus.com
- Website
- flixbus.fr
Bus from Seldown Coach Station to Heathrow Central Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 55m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £10–28
- Website
- https://www.flixbus.co.uk
Bus from Heathrow Central Bus Station to Parkside
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 25m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £9–24
- Website
- https://www.flixbus.co.uk
Bus from Poole Seldown Coach Station to London Heathrow Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 45m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- £10–28
- Website
- https://www.flixbus.co.uk
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More Questions & Answers
Poole to University of Cambridge bus services, operated by National Express, arrive at Heathrow Central Bus Station.
Poole to University of Cambridge train services, operated by South Western Railway, arrive at London Waterloo station.
Yes, the driving distance between Poole to University of Cambridge is 159 miles. It takes approximately 2h 49m to drive from Poole to University of Cambridge.
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