There are 5 ways to get from Sleaford to Poole by train, bus, or car
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Train via London
best- Take the train from Sleaford to Peterborough
- Take the train from Peterborough to King's Cross
- Take the train from London Waterloo to Poole
4h 39m£50–206Bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Rail Station Car Park to St Margaret's Bus Station151
- Take the bus from St Margaret's Bus Station to Heathrow Central Bus Station
- Take the bus from Heathrow Central Bus Station to Seldown Coach Station
9h 29m£29–107Drive 205.6 mi
- Drive from Sleaford to Poole205.6 mi
3h 52m£52–74Train
- Take the train from Sleaford to Peterborough
- Take the train from Peterborough to Farringdon
- Take the train from London Waterloo to Poole
5h 21m£65–206Train #2
- Take the train from Sleaford to NottinghamSkegness - Nottingham / ...
- Take the train from Nottingham to BournemouthNottingham - Bournemouth
7h 32m£73–362
Sleaford to Poole by train, foot, and subway
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Sleaford to Poole is to bus which costs £28 - £110 and takes 9h 29m.
The fastest way to get from Sleaford to Poole is to drive which takes 3h 52m and costs £50 - £75.
No, there is no direct bus from Sleaford to Poole station. However, there are services departing from Market Place and arriving at Seldown Coach Station via Rail Station Car Park, St Margaret's Bus Station and Heathrow Central Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 9h 29m.
No, there is no direct train from Sleaford to Poole. However, there are services departing from Sleaford and arriving at Poole via Peterborough, Euston station and London Waterloo. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 39m.
The distance between Sleaford and Poole is 229 miles. The road distance is 206.8 miles.
The best way to get from Sleaford to Poole without a car is to train via London which takes 4h 39m and costs £50 - £210.
It takes approximately 4h 39m to get from Sleaford to Poole, including transfers.
Sleaford to Poole bus services, operated by National Express, depart from Rail Station Car Park.
Sleaford to Poole train services, operated by East Midlands Railways, depart from Sleaford station.
The best way to get from Sleaford to Poole is to train via London which takes 4h 39m and costs £50 - £210. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £28 - £110 and takes 9h 29m.
What companies run services between Sleaford, Lincolnshire, England and Poole, England?
You can take a train from Sleaford to Poole via Peterborough, London Kings Cross, Euston station, Waterloo Station, and London Waterloo in around 4h 39m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Market Place to Seldown Coach Station via Central Bus Station, Rail Station Car Park, St Margaret's Bus Station, and Heathrow Central Bus Station in around 9h 29m.
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- Phone
- 03457 125 678
- Website
- eastmidlandsrailway.co.uk
Train from Sleaford to Peterborough
- Ave. Duration
- 40 min
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- £15–40
- Website
- https://www.eastmidlandsrailway.co.uk/
Train from Sleaford to Nottingham
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 10m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- £5–20
- Website
- https://www.eastmidlandsrailway.co.uk/
- Phone
- +44 345 722 5333
- customers@lner.co.uk
- Website
- lner.co.uk
Train from Peterborough to King's Cross
- Ave. Duration
- 47 min
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- £20–85
- Website
- https://www.lner.co.uk/
- Phone
- 0345 026 4700
- Website
- thameslinkrailway.com
Train from Peterborough to King's Cross
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 27m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- £13–50
- Website
- https://www.thameslinkrailway.com/
Train from Peterborough to Farringdon
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 25m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £27–85
- Website
- https://www.thameslinkrailway.com/
Train from Peterborough to King's Cross
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 10m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- £27–85
- Website
- https://www.greatnorthernrail.com/
Train from Peterborough to King's Cross
- Ave. Duration
- 55 min
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- £16–35
- Website
- https://www.grandcentralrail.com/
- Phone
- 0345 6000 650
- Website
- southwesternrailway.com
Train from London Waterloo to Poole
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 2m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £20–80
- Website
- https://www.southwesternrailway.com/
Train from Nottingham to Bournemouth
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 33m
- Frequency
- 6 times a week
- Estimated price
- £65–340
- Website
- https://www.crosscountrytrains.co.uk/
- Phone
- 08717 81 81 81
- Website
- nationalexpress.com
Bus from Rail Station Car Park to St Margaret's Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 25m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- £9–24
- Website
- https://www.nationalexpress.com/en
Bus from St Margaret's Bus Station to Heathrow Central Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 10m
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- £18–40
- Website
- https://www.nationalexpress.com/en
Bus from Heathrow Central Bus Station to Seldown Coach Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 30m
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- £20–40
- Website
- https://www.nationalexpress.com/en
- Phone
- +49 30 300 137 300
- service@flixbus.com
- Website
- flixbus.fr
Bus from St Margaret's Bus Station to Heathrow Central Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 15m
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- £8–12
- Website
- https://www.flixbus.co.uk
Bus from Heathrow Central Bus Station to Seldown Coach Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 25m
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- £9–21
- Website
- https://www.flixbus.co.uk
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More Questions & Answers
Sleaford to Poole bus services, operated by National Express, arrive at St Margaret's Bus Station.
Sleaford to Poole train services, operated by East Midlands Railways, arrive at Peterborough station.
Yes, the driving distance between Sleaford to Poole is 207 miles. It takes approximately 3h 52m to drive from Sleaford to Poole.
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