What is the cheapest way to get from Poole to Whitehaven?

The cheapest way to get from Poole to Whitehaven is to bus which costs £70 - £110 and takes 14h 25m.

What is the fastest way to get from Poole to Whitehaven?

The fastest way to get from Poole to Whitehaven is to drive which takes 6h 24m and costs £80 - £120.

Is there a direct bus between Poole and Whitehaven?

No, there is no direct bus from Poole station to Whitehaven. However, there are services departing from Seldown Coach Station and arriving at Duke Street via Heathrow Central Bus Station, Birmingham Coach Station, Penrith Rail Station and Low Bridge. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 14h 25m.

Is there a direct train between Poole and Whitehaven?

No, there is no direct train from Poole to Whitehaven. However, there are services departing from Poole and arriving at Whitehaven via Bournemouth, Wolverhampton and Carlisle. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 9h 57m.

How far is it from Poole to Whitehaven?

The distance between Poole and Whitehaven is 413 miles. The road distance is 339.2 miles.

How do I travel from Poole to Whitehaven without a car?

The best way to get from Poole to Whitehaven without a car is to train which takes 9h 57m and costs £150 - £430.

How long does it take to get from Poole to Whitehaven?

It takes approximately 9h 57m to get from Poole to Whitehaven, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Poole to Whitehaven bus from?

Poole to Whitehaven bus services, operated by National Express, depart from Seldown Coach Station.

Where do I catch the Poole to Whitehaven train from?

Poole to Whitehaven train services, operated by Cross Country, depart from Bournemouth station.

Train or bus from Poole to Whitehaven?

The best way to get from Poole to Whitehaven is to train which takes 9h 57m and costs £150 - £430. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £70 - £110 and takes 14h 25m.

Where does the Poole to Whitehaven bus arrive?

Poole to Whitehaven bus services, operated by National Express, arrive at Heathrow Central Bus Station.

Where does the Poole to Whitehaven train arrive?

Poole to Whitehaven train services, operated by Cross Country, arrive at Wolverhampton station.

Can I drive from Poole to Whitehaven?

Yes, the driving distance between Poole to Whitehaven is 339 miles. It takes approximately 6h 24m to drive from Poole to Whitehaven.

How do I get a train ticket from Poole to Whitehaven?

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Where can I stay near Whitehaven?

There are 548+ hotels available in Whitehaven.

Poole to Whitehaven - 10 ways to travel via train, bus, car, and plane

There are 10 ways to get from Poole to Whitehaven by train, bus, car, or plane

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Bournemouth to Wolverhamptontrain
2. Take the train from Wolverhampton to Carlisletrain
3. Take the train from Carlisle to Whitehaventrain
9h 57m
£155–427
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Seldown Coach Station to Heathrow Central Bus Stationbus 035
2. Take the bus from Heathrow Central Bus Station to Birmingham Coach Stationbus 210 / ...
3. Take the bus from Birmingham Coach Station to Rail Stationbus 590
4. Take the bus from Penrith Rail Station to Bridgefootbus X5
14h 25m
£73–109
Drive 337.2 mi
1. Drive from Poole to Whitehavencar 337.2 mi
6h 24m
£83–120
Train to Southampton Airport, fly to Newcastle, train
1. Take the train from Poole to Southampton Airport Parkwaytrain
2. Fly from Southampton Airport (SOU) to Newcastle (NCL)plane SOU - NCL
3. Take the train from Newcastle to Carlisletrain
4. Take the train from Carlisle to Whitehaventrain
7h 31m
£115–255
Train via Manchester
1. Take the train from Bournemouth to Manchester Piccadillytrain
2. Take the train from Manchester Piccadilly to Barrow-in-Furnesstrain
3. Take the train from Barrow-in-Furness to Whitehaventrain
11h 28m
£129–357
Train, bus
1. Take the train from Bournemouth to Manchester Piccadillytrain
2. Take the train from Manchester Piccadilly to Penrith North Lakestrain
3. Take the bus from Penrith Rail Station to Cockermouthbus X5 / ...
11h 46m
£140–399
Train to Southampton Airport, fly to Edinburgh Airport, train
1. Take the train from Poole to Southampton Airport Parkwaytrain
2. Fly from Southampton Airport (SOU) to Edinburgh Airport (EDI)plane SOU - EDI
3. Take the train from Haymarket to Carlisletrain
4. Take the train from Carlisle to Whitehaventrain
7h 54m
£131–380
Train to Southampton Airport, fly to Glasgow Airport, train
1. Take the train from Poole to Southampton Airport Parkwaytrain
2. Fly from Southampton Airport (SOU) to Glasgow Airport (GLA)plane SOU - GLA
3. Take the train from Glasgow Central to Carlisletrain
4. Take the train from Carlisle to Whitehaventrain
7h 15m
£81–320
Train to Southampton Airport, fly to Manchester Airport, train
1. Take the train from Poole to Southampton Airport Parkwaytrain
2. Fly from Southampton Airport (SOU) to Manchester Airport (MAN)plane SOU - MAN
3. Take the train from Manchester Airport to Carlisletrain
4. Take the train from Carlisle to Whitehaventrain
8h 7m
£115–255
Train, train to Bristol Airport, fly to Newcastle
1. Take the train from Poole to Southampton Centraltrain
2. Take the train from Southampton Central to Bristol Temple Meadstrain
3. Fly from Bristol Airport (BRS) to Newcastle (NCL)plane BRS - NCL
4. Take the train from Newcastle to Carlisletrain
5. Take the train from Carlisle to Whitehaventrain
10h 13m
£95–216

Poole to Whitehaven by train

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Distance: 410.5 mi
Duration: 9h 57m

What companies run services between Poole, England and Whitehaven, Cumbria, England?

You can take a train from Poole to Whitehaven via Bournemouth, Wolverhampton, and Carlisle in around 9h 57m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Seldown Coach Station to Duke Street via Heathrow Central Bus Station, Birmingham Coach Station, Penrith Rail Station, and Low Bridge in around 14h 25m.

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