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 £18 - £27 and takes 1h 35m.

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 35m and costs £18 - £27.

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 37m.

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 and arriving at Poole via Basingstoke. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 15m.

How far is it from Reading to Poole?

The distance between Reading and Poole is 83 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 and bus which takes 2h 14m and costs £17 - £65.

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

It takes approximately 2h 14m 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 South Western Railway, depart from Basingstoke station.

Train or bus from Reading to Poole?

The best way to get from Reading to Poole is to bus which takes 3h 37m and costs £35 - £70. Alternatively, you can train, which costs £22 - £60 and takes 2h 15m.

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 South Western Railway, arrive at Poole station.

Can I drive from Reading to Poole?

Yes, the driving distance between Reading to Poole is 78 miles. It takes approximately 1h 35m to drive from Reading to Poole.

How do I get a train 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, bus
best
1. Take the train from Reading to Bournemouthtrain Manchester Piccadilly - Bournemouth / ...
2. Take the bus from Bournemouth Station to Bus Stationbus m1 / ...
2h 14m
£18–63
Bus
1. Take the bus from Reading RailAir to Heathrow Terminal 5bus Ra1
2. Take the bus from Heathrow Terminal 5 to Seldown Coach Stationbus 035
3h 37m
£40–65
Drive 77.6 mi
1. Drive from Reading to Poolecar 77.6 mi
1h 35m
£19–27
Train
1. Take the train from Basingstoke to Pooletrain London Waterloo - Weymouth / ...
2h 15m
£22–56

Reading to Poole by train and bus

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2h 14mAverage Duration

£18Cheapest Price

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Distance: 82.4 mi
Duration: 2h 14m

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

You can take a bus from Reading RailAir to Seldown Coach Station via Heathrow Terminal 5 in around 3h 37m. Alternatively, South Western Railway operates a train from Basingstoke to Poole hourly. Tickets cost £16–45 and the journey takes 1h 25m.

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