What is the cheapest way to get from Southend-on-Sea to Poole?

The cheapest way to get from Southend-on-Sea to Poole is to drive which costs £35 - £60 and takes 2h 53m.

What is the fastest way to get from Southend-on-Sea to Poole?

The fastest way to get from Southend-on-Sea to Poole is to drive which takes 2h 53m and costs £35 - £60.

Is there a direct bus between Southend-on-Sea and Poole?

No, there is no direct bus from Southend-on-Sea station to Poole station. However, there are services departing from Victoria Station Interchange and arriving at Seldown Coach Station via Bus Station, Coach Station and Heathrow Central Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 37m.

Is there a direct train between Southend-on-Sea and Poole?

No, there is no direct train from Southend-on-Sea to Poole. However, there are services departing from Southend Central and arriving at Poole via West Ham station and London Waterloo. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 38m.

How far is it from Southend-on-Sea to Poole?

The distance between Southend-on-Sea and Poole is 153 miles. The road distance is 155.8 miles.

How do I travel from Southend-on-Sea to Poole without a car?

The best way to get from Southend-on-Sea to Poole without a car is to train which takes 3h 38m and costs £30 - £110.

How long does it take to get from Southend-on-Sea to Poole?

It takes approximately 3h 38m to get from Southend-on-Sea to Poole, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Southend-on-Sea to Poole bus from?

Southend-on-Sea to Poole bus services, operated by National Express, depart from Coach Station.

Where do I catch the Southend-on-Sea to Poole train from?

Southend-on-Sea to Poole train services, operated by c2c, depart from Southend Central station.

Train or bus from Southend-on-Sea to Poole?

The best way to get from Southend-on-Sea to Poole is to train which takes 3h 38m and costs £30 - £110. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £30 - £75 and takes 6h 37m.

Where does the Southend-on-Sea to Poole bus arrive?

Southend-on-Sea to Poole bus services, operated by National Express, arrive at Heathrow Central Bus Station.

Where does the Southend-on-Sea to Poole train arrive?

Southend-on-Sea to Poole train services, operated by c2c, arrive at West Ham station.

Can I drive from Southend-on-Sea to Poole?

Yes, the driving distance between Southend-on-Sea to Poole is 156 miles. It takes approximately 2h 53m to drive from Southend-on-Sea to Poole.

How do I get a train ticket from Southend-on-Sea to Poole?

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Southend-on-Sea to Poole - 4 ways to travel via train, bus, and car

There are 4 ways to get from Southend-on-Sea to Poole by train, bus, or car

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Southend Central to West HamShoeburyness - London Fenchurch Street / ...
2. Take the train from London Waterloo to PooleLondon Waterloo - Poole / ...
3h 38m
£32–105
Train, bus
1. Take the train from Southend Victoria to Stratford (London)
2. Take the train from Stratford (London) to Heathrow Terminal 5
3. Take the bus from Heathrow Terminal 5 to Seldown Coach Station
4h 9m
£34–93
Drive 154.9 mi
1. Drive from Southend-on-Sea to Poole154.9 mi
2h 53m
£39–57
Bus
1. Take the bus from Coach Station to Heathrow Central Bus Station727 / ...
2. Take the bus from Heathrow Central Bus Station to Seldown Coach StationUk061
6h 37m
£32–74

Southend-on-Sea to Poole by train and subway

152Weekly Services

3h 38mAverage Duration

£32Cheapest Price

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Distance: 152.4 mi
Duration: 3h 38m

What companies run services between Southend-on-Sea, England and Poole, England?

You can take a train from Southend Central to Poole via West Ham, West Ham station, Waterloo Station, and London Waterloo in around 3h 38m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Victoria Station Interchange to Seldown Coach Station via Bus Station, Coach Station, and Heathrow Central Bus Station in around 6h 37m.

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