The average bus between Poole and Ely takes 9h 8m and the fastest bus takes 6h 15m. The bus service runs several times per day from Poole to Ely. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.
Buses run 4 times a day between Poole and Ely. The earliest departure is at 4:30 AM at night, and the last departure from Poole is at 8:00 PM which arrives into Ely at 10:10 AM. All services require a transfer at Heathrow Central Bus Station and take an average of 9h 8m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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7h 40m • 2 changesWant to know about travelling from Poole to Ely? We have put together a list of the most frequently asked questions from our users such as: What is the cheapest mode of transport? What is the quickest option? How much do tickets usually cost? and many more.
No, there is no direct bus from Poole to Ely. However, there are services departing from Poole station and arriving at Ely station via Heathrow Central Bus Station station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 9h 8m.
Poole to Ely bus services, operated by National Express, depart from Seldown Coach Station.
Poole to Ely bus services, operated by National Express, arrive at Parkside station.
The distance between Poole and Ely is 243.4 km. The road distance is 325 km.
You can take a bus from Seldown Coach Station to Market Street via Heathrow Central Bus Station, Parkside, and Drummer St Bus Station in around 7h 40m.