There are 7 ways to get from Preston to Poole by train, bus, car, or plane
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Train via London
best- Take the train from Preston to London EustonPreston - London Euston / ...
- Take the train from London Waterloo to PooleLondon Waterloo - Poole / ...
4h 57m£80–301Bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Coach Stn to Manchester Central Coach Station181 / ...
- Take the bus from Manchester Central Coach Station to Heathrow Terminal 5802
- Take the bus from Heathrow Terminal 5 to Seldown Coach Station035 / ...
8h 2m£35–107Drive 249.1 mi
- Drive from Preston to Poole249.1 mi
4h 39m£63–90Train, fly to Southampton Airport
- Take the train from Preston to Manchester Airport
- Fly from Manchester Airport (MAN) to Southampton Airport (SOU)MAN - SOU
- Take the train from Southampton Airport Parkway to Poole
4h 34m£78–197Train
- Take the train from Preston to Manchester PiccadillyBlackpool North - Manchester Airport / ...
- Take the train from Manchester Piccadilly to BournemouthManchester Piccadilly - Bournemouth
7h 30m£43–290Bus, train
- Take the bus from Bus Station to Newhall StUk030
- Take the train from Birmingham New Street to BournemouthManchester Piccadilly - Bournemouth / ...
8h 32m£47–332Train, fly to London Heathrow Airport
- Take the train from Preston to Manchester Airport
- Fly from Manchester Airport (MAN) to London Heathrow Airport (LHR)MAN - LHR
- Take the train from Woking to Poole
6h 35m£88–288
Preston to Poole by train and subway
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Preston to Poole is to bus which costs £35 - £110 and takes 8h 2m.
The fastest way to get from Preston to Poole is to train and fly which takes 4h 34m and costs £75 - £200.
No, there is no direct bus from Preston to Poole station. However, there are services departing from Coach Stn and arriving at Seldown Coach Station via Manchester Central Coach Station and Heathrow Terminal 5. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 2m.
No, there is no direct train from Preston to Poole. However, there are services departing from Preston and arriving at Poole via Euston station and London Waterloo. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 57m.
The distance between Preston and Poole is 325 miles. The road distance is 250.5 miles.
The best way to get from Preston to Poole without a car is to train via London which takes 4h 57m and costs £80 - £310.
It takes approximately 4h 57m to get from Preston to Poole, including transfers.
Preston to Poole bus services, operated by National Express, depart from Coach Stn station.
Preston to Poole train services, operated by Avanti West Coast, depart from Preston station.
The best way to get from Preston to Poole is to train via London which takes 4h 57m and costs £80 - £310. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £35 - £110 and takes 8h 2m.
What companies run services between Preston, England and Poole, England?
You can take a train from Preston to Poole via London Euston, Euston station, Waterloo Station, and London Waterloo in around 4h 57m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Coach Stn to Seldown Coach Station via Manchester Central Coach Station and Heathrow Terminal 5 in around 8h 2m.
- Website
- britishairways.com
Flights from Manchester Airport to Southampton Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 57 min
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- £60–150
Flights from Manchester Airport to London Heathrow Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 7m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- £55–200
- Website
- loganair.co.uk
Flights from Manchester Airport to Southampton Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 57 min
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- £60–150
- Phone
- +44 345 528 0253
- Website
- avantiwestcoast.co.uk
Train from Preston to London Euston
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 12m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £50–220
- Website
- https://www.avantiwestcoast.co.uk/
- Phone
- +44 330 060 0500
- enquiry@sleeper.scot
- Website
- sleeper.scot
Train from Preston to London Euston
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 32m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- £60–80
- Website
- https://www.sleeper.scot/
- Sleeper Berth Classic
- £210–230
- Sleeper Seat
- £60–80
- Sleeper Berth Club Solo
- £270–310
- Phone
- 0345 6000 650
- Website
- southwesternrailway.com
Train from London Waterloo to Poole
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 2m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £24–85
- Website
- https://www.southwesternrailway.com/
Train from Southampton Airport Parkway to Poole
- Ave. Duration
- 55 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £6–14
- Website
- https://www.southwesternrailway.com/
Train from Woking to Poole
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 37m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £26–55
- Website
- https://www.southwesternrailway.com/
- Phone
- +44 800 200 6060
- enquiries@northernrailway.co.uk
- Website
- northernrailway.co.uk
Train from Preston to Manchester Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 16m
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- £7–24
- Website
- https://www.northernrailway.co.uk/
Train from Preston to Manchester Piccadilly
- Ave. Duration
- 55 min
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- £5–19
- Website
- https://www.northernrailway.co.uk/
- Phone
- +44 345 600 1671
- tpecustomer.relations@tpexpress.co.uk
- Website
- tpexpress.co.uk
Train from Preston to Manchester Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 54 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £7–23
- Website
- https://www.tpexpress.co.uk/
Train from Preston to Manchester Piccadilly
- Ave. Duration
- 38 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £8–18
- Website
- https://www.tpexpress.co.uk/
Train from Manchester Piccadilly to Bournemouth
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 50m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £35–270
- Website
- https://www.crosscountrytrains.co.uk/
Train from Birmingham New Street to Bournemouth
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 12m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £30–310
- Website
- https://www.crosscountrytrains.co.uk/
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- Phone
- 08717 81 81 81
- Website
- nationalexpress.com
Bus from Coach Stn to Manchester Central Coach Station
- Ave. Duration
- 45 min
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- £8–12
- Website
- https://www.nationalexpress.com/en
Bus from Manchester Central Coach Station to Heathrow Terminal 5
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 45m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- £19–55
- Website
- https://www.nationalexpress.com/en
Bus from Heathrow Terminal 5 to Seldown Coach Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 20m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £16–40
- Website
- https://www.nationalexpress.com/en
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- Phone
- +49 30 300 137 300
- service@flixbus.com
- Website
- flixbus.fr
Bus from Heathrow Terminal 5 to Seldown Coach Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 45m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £8–18
- Website
- https://www.flixbus.co.uk
Bus from Bus Station to Newhall St
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 35m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- £14–20
- Website
- https://www.flixbus.co.uk
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More Questions & Answers
Preston to Poole bus services, operated by National Express, arrive at Manchester Central Coach Station.
Preston to Poole train services, operated by Avanti West Coast, arrive at London Euston station.
Yes, the driving distance between Preston to Poole is 251 miles. It takes approximately 4h 39m to drive from Preston to Poole.
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