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

The cheapest way to get from Reading to Poole is to drive which costs £19 - £28 and takes 1h 34m.

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

The fastest way to get from Reading to Poole is to drive which takes 1h 34m and costs £19 - £28.

Is there a direct bus between Reading and Poole?

No, there is no direct bus from Reading to Poole station. However, there are services departing from Reading RailAir and arriving at Seldown Coach Station via Heathrow Terminal 5. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 26m.

Is there a direct train between Reading and Poole?

No, there is no direct train from Reading to Poole. However, there are services departing from Reading West and arriving at Poole via Basingstoke. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 40m.

How far is it from Reading to Poole?

The distance between Reading and Poole is 82 miles. The road distance is 78 miles.

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

The best way to get from Reading to Poole without a car is to train which takes 1h 46m and costs £18 - £60.

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

It takes approximately 1h 46m to get from Reading to Poole, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Reading to Poole bus from?

Reading to Poole bus services, operated by RailAir, depart from Reading RailAir station.

Where do I catch the Reading to Poole train from?

Reading to Poole train services, operated by Great Western Railway (GWR), depart from Reading West station.

Train or bus from Reading to Poole?

The best way to get from Reading to Poole is to train which takes 1h 46m and costs £18 - £60. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £30 - £75 and takes 3h 26m.

Where does the Reading to Poole bus arrive?

Reading to Poole bus services, operated by RailAir, arrive at Heathrow Terminal 5 station.

Where does the Reading to Poole train arrive?

Reading to Poole train services, operated by Great Western Railway (GWR), arrive at Basingstoke station.

Can I drive from Reading to Poole?

Yes, the driving distance between Reading to Poole is 78 miles. It takes approximately 1h 34m to drive from Reading to Poole.

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

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How do I get a bus ticket from Reading to Poole?

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Reading to Poole - 4 ways to travel via train, bus, and car

There are 4 ways to get from Reading to Poole by train, bus, or car

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Reading to BournemouthManchester Piccadilly - Bournemouth / ...
1h 46m
£19–59
Bus
1. Take the bus from Reading RailAir to Heathrow Terminal 5Ra1
2. Take the bus from Heathrow Terminal 5 to Seldown Coach Station035 / ...
3h 26m
£35–70
Drive 77.6 mi
1. Drive from Reading to Poole77.6 mi
1h 34m
£20–28
Train via Basingstoke
1. Take the train from Reading West to BasingstokeReading - Basingstoke
2. Take the train from Basingstoke to PooleLondon Waterloo - Weymouth / ...
2h 40m
£22–56

Reading to Poole by train and bus

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1h 46mAverage Duration

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Distance: 81.6 mi
Duration: 1h 46m

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

Cross Country operates a train from Reading to Bournemouth hourly. Tickets cost £16–60 and the journey takes 1h 23m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Reading RailAir to Seldown Coach Station via Heathrow Terminal 5 in around 3h 26m.

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