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

The cheapest way to get from Purley to Poole is to bus which costs £14 - £50 and takes 5h 3m.

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

The fastest way to get from Purley to Poole is to drive which takes 2h 10m and costs £25 - £40.

Is there a direct bus between Purley and Poole?

No, there is no direct bus from Purley to Poole station. However, there are services departing from Purley / Downlands Precinct and arriving at Seldown Coach Station via West Croydon Bus Station and Heathrow Central Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 3m.

Is there a direct train between Purley and Poole?

No, there is no direct train from Purley to Poole. However, there are services departing from Purley and arriving at Poole via Clapham Junction. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 18m.

How far is it from Purley to Poole?

The distance between Purley and Poole is 121 miles. The road distance is 104.8 miles.

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

The best way to get from Purley to Poole without a car is to train which takes 3h 18m and costs £35 - £90.

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

It takes approximately 3h 18m to get from Purley to Poole, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Purley to Poole bus from?

Purley to Poole bus services, operated by Metrobus, depart from West Croydon Bus Station.

Where do I catch the Purley to Poole train from?

Purley to Poole train services, operated by South Western Railway, depart from Clapham Junction station.

Train or bus from Purley to Poole?

The best way to get from Purley to Poole is to train which takes 3h 18m and costs £35 - £90. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £14 - £50 and takes 5h 3m.

Where does the Purley to Poole bus arrive?

Purley to Poole bus services, operated by Metrobus, arrive at Heathrow Central Bus Station.

Where does the Purley to Poole train arrive?

Purley to Poole train services, operated by South Western Railway, arrive at Poole station.

Can I drive from Purley to Poole?

Yes, the driving distance between Purley to Poole is 105 miles. It takes approximately 2h 10m to drive from Purley to Poole.

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

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Where can I stay near Poole?

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Purley to Poole - 3 ways to travel via train, bus, and car

There are 3 ways to get from Purley to Poole by train, bus, or car

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Clapham Junction to PooleLondon Waterloo - Weymouth / ...
3h 18m
£38–88
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from West Croydon Bus Station to Heathrow Central Bus StationSl7
2. Take the bus from Heathrow Central Bus Station to Seldown Coach Station035 / ...
5h 3m
£14–47
Drive 104.2 mi
1. Drive from Purley to Poole104.2 mi
2h 10m
£26–38

Purley to Poole by train

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3h 18mAverage Duration

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Distance: 120 mi
Duration: 3h 18m

What companies run services between Purley, England and Poole, England?

South Western Railway operates a train from Clapham Junction to Poole every 2 hours. Tickets cost £35–75 and the journey takes 2h 2m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Purley / Downlands Precinct to Seldown Coach Station via West Croydon Bus Station and Heathrow Central Bus Station in around 5h 3m.

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