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 £45 - £120 and takes 14h 21m.

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 23m 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 Tangier Street via London Heathrow Airport T5 -, Coach Park, Bus Station and Trinity Baptist church. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 14h 21m.

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 Waterloo station, London Euston and Carlisle. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 56m.

How far is it from Poole to Whitehaven?

The distance between Poole and Whitehaven is 454 miles. The road distance is 339.6 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 via London which takes 7h 56m and costs £130 - £320.

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

It takes approximately 7h 56m 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 South Western Railway, depart from Poole station.

Train or bus from Poole to Whitehaven?

The best way to get from Poole to Whitehaven is to train via London which takes 7h 56m and costs £130 - £320. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £45 - £120 and takes 14h 21m.

Where does the Poole to Whitehaven bus arrive?

Poole to Whitehaven bus services, operated by National Express, arrive at Heathrow Terminal 5 station.

Where does the Poole to Whitehaven train arrive?

Poole to Whitehaven train services, operated by South Western Railway, arrive at London Waterloo station.

Can I drive from Poole to Whitehaven?

Yes, the driving distance between Poole to Whitehaven is 340 miles. It takes approximately 6h 23m 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?

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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

Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.

Train via London
best
1. Take the train from Poole to London Waterlootrain
2. Take the train from London Euston to Carlisletrain
3. Take the train from Carlisle to Whitehaventrain
7h 56m
£139–318
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Seldown Coach Station to Heathrow Terminal 5bus 035
2. Take the bus from London Heathrow Airport T5 - to Northampton Town Centrebus
3. Take the bus from Coach Park to Halston Hotelbus
4. Take the bus from Bus Station to Trinity Baptist churchbus 300
14h 21m
£49–111
Drive 337.7 mi
1. Drive from Poole to Whitehavencar 337.7 mi
6h 23m
£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 14m
£136–302
Train
1. Take the train from Bournemouth to Manchester Piccadillytrain Bournemouth - Manchester Piccadilly
2. Take the train from Manchester Piccadilly to Corkickletrain Manchester Airport - Corkickle
11h 4m
£181–286
Bus, train
1. Take the bus from Poole Seldown Coach Station to London Heathrow Airportbus
2. Take the bus from London Heathrow Airport to Manchester Airportbus
3. Take the train from Manchester Airport to Penrith North Lakestrain
4. Take the bus from Penrith Rail Station to Cockermouthbus X5 / ...
14h 39m
£70–134
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
6h 59m
£100–308
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
7h 58m
£146–293
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 2m
£123–272
Fly Bournemouth Airport to Edinburgh Airport, train
1. Fly from Bournemouth Airport (BOH) to Edinburgh Airport (EDI)plane BOH - EDI
2. Take the train from Haymarket to Carlisletrain
3. Take the train from Carlisle to Whitehaventrain
8h 34m
£84–270

Poole to Whitehaven by train and subway

121Weekly Services

7h 56mAverage Duration

£139Cheapest Price

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Distance: 451.7 mi
Duration: 7h 56m

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

You can take a train from Poole to Whitehaven via London Waterloo Station, Waterloo station, Euston station, London Euston, and Carlisle in around 7h 56m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Seldown Coach Station to Tangier Street via Heathrow Terminal 5, London Heathrow Airport T5 -, Coach Park, Halston Hotel, Bus Station, and Trinity Baptist church in around 14h 21m.

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