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

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  1. Train

    best
    1. Take the train from Gloucester to ReadingtrainCheltenham Spa - London Paddington / ...
    2. Take the train from Reading to BournemouthtrainManchester Piccadilly - Bournemouth / ...
    5h 10m
    £53–242

  2. Drive 86.3 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Stroud to Poolecar86.3 mi
    2h 4m
    £22–31

  3. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Merrywalks to Heathrow Central Bus Stationbus401
    2. Take the bus from Heathrow Central Bus Station to Seldown Coach Stationbus035 / ...
    5h 19m
    £37–93

  4. Line 64 bus, train

    1. Take the bus from Merrywalks to Transport Hub arrivalbus64 / ...
    2. Take the train from Gloucester to Weymouthtrain
    3. Take the train from Weymouth to Pooletrain
    6h 19m
    £77–153

  5. Bus, line 51 bus

    1. Take the bus from Spring Lane to Newcombe Courtbus54 / ...
    2. Take the bus from The Forum to Fleming Waybus51
    3. Take the bus from Fleming Way to North StreetbusX5
    4. Take the bus from North Street to Blue Boar RowbusX5 / ...
    5. Take the bus from Blue Boar Row to Meeting House LanebusX3
    6. Take the bus from Meeting House Lane to The GeorgebusX6
    8h 43m

Stroud to Poole by bus and train

Calendar25Weekly Services
Duration5h 10mAverage Duration
Ticket£53Cheapest Price
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What companies run services between Stroud, England and Poole, England?

You can take a bus from Merrywalks to Poole via Transport Hub, Gloucester, Reading, and Bournemouth in around 5h 10m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Merrywalks to Seldown Coach Station via Heathrow Central Bus Station in around 5h 19m.

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