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

The cheapest way to get from Swanley to Poole is to bus via Green Line Coach Station which costs £20 - £45 and takes 4h 46m.

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

The fastest way to get from Swanley to Poole is to drive which takes 2h 19m and costs £30 - £45.

Is there a direct train between Swanley and Poole?

No, there is no direct train from Swanley to Poole. However, there are services departing from Swanley and arriving at Poole via London Waterloo. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 6m.

How far is it from Swanley to Poole?

The distance between Swanley and Poole is 129 miles. The road distance is 125.3 miles.

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

The best way to get from Swanley to Poole without a car is to train which takes 3h 6m and costs £30 - £95.

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

It takes approximately 3h 6m to get from Swanley to Poole, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Swanley to Poole train from?

Swanley to Poole train services, operated by South Western Railway, depart from London Waterloo station.

Train or bus from Swanley to Poole?

The best way to get from Swanley to Poole is to train which takes 3h 6m and costs £30 - £95. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £16 - £60 and takes 4h 33m.

Where does the Swanley to Poole train arrive?

Swanley to Poole train services, operated by South Western Railway, arrive at Poole station.

Can I drive from Swanley to Poole?

Yes, the driving distance between Swanley to Poole is 125 miles. It takes approximately 2h 19m to drive from Swanley to Poole.

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

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Where can I stay near Poole?

There are 2233+ hotels available in Poole.

Swanley to Poole - 4 ways to travel via train, bus, and car

There are 4 ways to get from Swanley to Poole by train, bus, or car

Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.

Train
best
1. Take the train from London Waterloo to PooleLondon Waterloo - Poole / ...
3h 6m
£30–94
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from London Victoria to Seldown Coach Station035 / ...
4h 33m
£16–55
Drive 124.5 mi
1. Drive from Swanley to Poole124.5 mi
2h 19m
£32–45
Bus via Green Line Coach Station
1. Take the bus from Green Line Coach Station to Seldown Coach StationUk061
4h 46m
£20–41

Swanley to Poole by train and foot

93Weekly Services

3h 6mAverage Duration

£30Cheapest Price

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Distance: 128.7 mi
Duration: 3h 6m

What companies run services between Swanley, Kent, England and Poole, England?

South Western Railway operates a train from London Waterloo to Poole hourly. Tickets cost £20–80 and the journey takes 2h 2m. Alternatively, National Express operates a bus from London Victoria to Seldown Coach Station hourly. Tickets cost £10–35 and the journey takes 3h 35m.

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