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How to get fromPoole to Whitbyby train, bus, car, or plane

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There are 7 ways to get from Poole to Whitby by train, bus, car, or plane

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  1. Train

    best
    1. Take the train from Poole to London Waterlootrain train
    2. Take the train from King's Cross to Darlingtontrain train
    3. Take the train from Darlington to Whitbytrain train
    8h 30m
    £133–226

  2. Bus

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Poole Seldown Coach Station to London Heathrow Airport Terminal 5bus bus
    2. Take the bus from Heathrow Terminal 5 to Rail Stationbus bus 801
    3. Take the bus from Rail Station to Boyesbus bus 840
    12h 3m
    £44–88

  3. Drive  319.7 mi

    1. Drive from Poole to Whitbycar car 319.7 mi
    5h 45m
    £81–117

  4. Train to Southampton Airport, fly to Durham Tees Valley Airport, train

    1. Take the train from Poole to Southampton Airport Parkwaytrain train
    2. Fly from Southampton Airport (SOU) to Durham Tees Valley Airport (MME)plane plane SOU - MME
    3. Take the train from Allens West to Whitbytrain train
    10h 13m
    £149–756

  5. Train, bus

    1. Take the train from Bournemouth to Birmingham New Streettrain train
    2. Take the train from Birmingham New Street to Yorktrain train
    3. Take the bus from Rail Station to Boyesbus bus 840
    10h 35m
    £136–211

  6. Bus to London Heathrow Airport, fly to Newcastle, train

    1. Take the bus from Bournemouth to London Heathrow Airportbus bus
    2. Fly from London Heathrow Airport (LHR) to Newcastle (NCL)plane plane LHR - NCL
    3. Take the train from Heworth to Whitbytrain train
    9h 29m
    £87–307

  7. Train, train to Bristol Airport, fly to Newcastle

    1. Take the train from Poole to Southampton Centraltrain train
    2. Take the train from Southampton Central to Bristol Temple Meadstrain train
    3. Fly from Bristol Airport (BRS) to Newcastle (NCL)plane plane BRS - NCL
    4. Take the train from Heworth to Whitbytrain train
    10h 22m
    £102–230

Poole to Whitby by train, subway, and foot

Calendar1Weekly Services
Duration8h 30mAverage Duration
Ticket£133Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 395.8 mi
  • Duration: 8h 30m

What companies run services between Poole, England and Whitby, North Yorkshire, England?

You can take a train from Poole to Whitby via London Waterloo Station, Waterloo station, Euston station, King's Cross, and Darlington in around 8h 30m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Poole Seldown Coach Station to Boyes via London Heathrow Airport Terminal 5, Heathrow Terminal 5, and Rail Station in around 12h 3m.

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