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

The cheapest way to get from Swindon to Poole is to bus which costs £10 - £14 and takes 5h 33m.

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

The fastest way to get from Swindon to Poole is to drive which takes 1h 48m and costs £17 - £26.

Is there a direct bus between Swindon and Poole?

No, there is no direct bus from Swindon to Poole station. However, there are services departing from Fleming Way and arriving at Seldown Coach Station via Heathrow Central Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 39m.

Is there a direct train between Swindon and Poole?

No, there is no direct train from Swindon to Poole. However, there are services departing from Swindon and arriving at Poole via Reading and Bournemouth. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 10m.

How far is it from Swindon to Poole?

The distance between Swindon and Poole is 123 miles. The road distance is 70.4 miles.

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

The best way to get from Swindon to Poole without a car is to train via Reading which takes 3h 10m and costs £50 - £90.

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

It takes approximately 3h 10m to get from Swindon to Poole, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Swindon to Poole bus from?

Swindon to Poole bus services, operated by National Express, depart from Fleming Way station.

Where do I catch the Swindon to Poole train from?

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

Train or bus from Swindon to Poole?

The best way to get from Swindon to Poole is to train via Reading which takes 3h 10m and costs £50 - £90. Alternatively, you can bus via London Heathrow Airport (LHR), which costs £27 - £45 and takes 4h 39m.

Where does the Swindon to Poole bus arrive?

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

Where does the Swindon to Poole train arrive?

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

Can I drive from Swindon to Poole?

Yes, the driving distance between Swindon to Poole is 70 miles. It takes approximately 1h 48m to drive from Swindon to Poole.

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

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

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Train via Reading
best
1. Take the train from Swindon to Readingtrain Bristol Temple Meads - London Paddington / ...
2. Take the train from Reading to Bournemouthtrain Manchester Piccadilly - Bournemouth / ...
3h 10m
£50–87
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Fleming Way to North Streetbus X5
2. Take the bus from North Street to Blue Boar Rowbus X5 / ...
3. Take the bus from Meeting House Lane to Bus Stationbus X6
5h 33m
£11–13
Bus via London Heathrow Airport (LHR)
1. Take the bus from Fleming Way to Heathrow Central Bus Stationbus 401 / ...
2. Take the bus from Heathrow Central Bus Station to Seldown Coach Stationbus 035 / ...
4h 39m
£27–43
Drive 70 mi
1. Drive from Swindon to Poolecar 70 mi
1h 48m
£18–26
Train
1. Take the train from Swindon to Southampton Centraltrain Gloucester - Southampton Central / ...
2. Take the train from Southampton Central to Pooletrain London Waterloo - Weymouth / ...
3h 21m
£47–89

Swindon to Poole by train

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Distance: 122.2 mi
Duration: 3h 10m

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

You can take a train from Swindon to Poole via Reading and Bournemouth in around 3h 10m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Fleming Way to Seldown Coach Station via Heathrow Central Bus Station in around 4h 39m.

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