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

The cheapest way to get from Swindon to Poole is to drive which costs £17 - £26 and takes 1h 47m.

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 47m 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 Regent Circus and arriving at Seldown Coach Station via Heathrow Central Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 58m.

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 12m.

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 12m and costs £40 - £120.

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

It takes approximately 3h 12m 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 FlixBus, depart from Regent Circus 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 12m and costs £40 - £120. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £18 - £75 and takes 3h 58m.

Where does the Swindon to Poole bus arrive?

Swindon to Poole bus services, operated by FlixBus, 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 47m to drive from Swindon to Poole.

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

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

Book your Swindon to Poole bus tickets online with Omio and FlixBus.

Where can I stay near Poole?

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

There are 4 ways to get from Swindon 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 via Reading
best
1. Take the train from Swindon to ReadingBristol Temple Meads - London Paddington / ...
2. Take the train from Reading to BournemouthManchester Piccadilly - Bournemouth / ...
3h 12m
£43–118
Drive 70 mi
cheapest
1. Drive from Swindon to Poole70 mi
1h 47m
£18–26
Bus
1. Take the bus from Regent Circus to Heathrow Central Bus StationUk044 / ...
2. Take the bus from Heathrow Central Bus Station to Seldown Coach StationUk061
3h 58m
£19–71
Train
1. Take the train from Swindon to Southampton CentralGloucester - Southampton Central
2. Take the train from Southampton Central to PooleLondon Waterloo - Poole / ...
3h 18m
£33–77

Swindon to Poole by train

103Weekly Trains

3h 12mAverage Duration

£43Cheapest Price

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Distance: 122.2 mi
Duration: 3h 12m

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 12m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Regent Circus to Seldown Coach Station via Heathrow Central Bus Station in around 3h 58m.

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