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

The cheapest way to get from Stroud to Poole is to drive which costs £21 - £35 and takes 2h 4m.

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

The fastest way to get from Stroud to Poole is to drive which takes 2h 4m and costs £21 - £35.

Is there a direct bus between Stroud and Poole?

No, there is no direct bus from Stroud to Poole station. However, there are services departing from Merrywalks and arriving at Seldown Coach Station via Heathrow Central Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 22m.

Is there a direct train between Stroud and Poole?

No, there is no direct train from Stroud to Poole. However, there are services departing from Stroud (Glos) and arriving at Poole via Reading and Bournemouth. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 32m.

How far is it from Stroud to Poole?

The distance between Stroud and Poole is 148 miles. The road distance is 86.8 miles.

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

The best way to get from Stroud to Poole without a car is to train via Reading which takes 3h 32m and costs £35 - £110.

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

It takes approximately 3h 32m to get from Stroud to Poole, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Stroud to Poole bus from?

Stroud to Poole bus services, operated by National Express, depart from Merrywalks station.

Where do I catch the Stroud to Poole train from?

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

Train or bus from Stroud to Poole?

The best way to get from Stroud to Poole is to train via Reading which takes 3h 32m and costs £35 - £110. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £35 - £95 and takes 5h 22m.

Where does the Stroud to Poole bus arrive?

Stroud to Poole bus services, operated by National Express, arrive at Heathrow Central Bus Station.

Where does the Stroud to Poole train arrive?

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

Can I drive from Stroud to Poole?

Yes, the driving distance between Stroud to Poole is 87 miles. It takes approximately 2h 4m to drive from Stroud to Poole.

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

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Stroud to Poole - 5 ways to travel via train, bus, and car

There are 5 ways to get from Stroud to Poole by train, bus, or car

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Train via Reading
best
1. Take the train from Stroud (Glos) to Readingtrain Cheltenham Spa - London Paddington / ...
2. Take the train from Reading to Bournemouthtrain Manchester Piccadilly - Bournemouth / ...
3h 32m
£36–106
Drive 86.3 mi
cheapest
1. Drive from Stroud to Poolecar 86.3 mi
2h 4m
£21–31
Bus
1. Take the bus from Merrywalks to Heathrow Central Bus Stationbus 401
2. Take the bus from Heathrow Central Bus Station to Seldown Coach Stationbus 035
5h 22m
£35–93
Train
1. Take the train from Stroud (Glos) to Southampton Centraltrain Gloucester - Southampton Central
2. Take the train from Southampton Central to Pooletrain London Waterloo - Weymouth / ...
3h 47m
£70–131
Train, bus
1. Take the train from Stroud (Glos) to Salisburytrain Gloucester - Southampton Central / ...
2. Take the bus from Meeting House Lane to The Georgebus X6
5h 25m
£48–85

Stroud to Poole by train

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Distance: 146.9 mi
Duration: 3h 32m

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

You can take a train from Stroud (Glos) to Poole via Reading and Bournemouth in around 3h 32m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Merrywalks to Seldown Coach Station via Heathrow Central Bus Station in around 5h 22m.

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