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

The cheapest way to get from Chatham to Poole is to bus which costs £22 - £45 and takes 7h 16m.

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

The fastest way to get from Chatham to Poole is to drive which takes 2h 36m and costs £30 - £50.

Is there a direct bus between Chatham and Poole?

No, there is no direct bus from Chatham to Poole station. However, there are services departing from Institute Road and arriving at Seldown Coach Station via Hempstead Valley Shopping Centre and London Victoria. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 16m.

Is there a direct train between Chatham and Poole?

No, there is no direct train from Chatham to Poole. However, there are services departing from Chatham and arriving at Poole via London Waterloo. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 14m.

How far is it from Chatham to Poole?

The distance between Chatham and Poole is 146 miles. The road distance is 139.1 miles.

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

The best way to get from Chatham to Poole without a car is to train which takes 4h 14m and costs £55 - £120.

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

It takes approximately 4h 14m to get from Chatham to Poole, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Chatham to Poole bus from?

Chatham to Poole bus services, operated by National Express, depart from Hempstead Valley Shopping Centre station.

Where do I catch the Chatham to Poole train from?

Chatham to Poole train services, operated by Thameslink, depart from Chatham station.

Train or bus from Chatham to Poole?

The best way to get from Chatham to Poole is to train which takes 4h 14m and costs £55 - £120. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £22 - £45 and takes 7h 16m.

Where does the Chatham to Poole bus arrive?

Chatham to Poole bus services, operated by National Express, arrive at London Victoria Coach Station Arrivals.

Where does the Chatham to Poole train arrive?

Chatham to Poole train services, operated by Thameslink, arrive at London Bridge station.

Can I drive from Chatham to Poole?

Yes, the driving distance between Chatham to Poole is 139 miles. It takes approximately 2h 36m to drive from Chatham to Poole.

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

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Where can I stay near Poole?

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

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Chatham to London Bridgetrain Rainham / ...
2. Take the train from London Waterloo to Pooletrain London Waterloo - Weymouth / ...
4h 14m
£58–120
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Hempstead Valley Shopping Centre to London Victoria Coach Station Arrivalsbus 007 / ...
2. Take the bus from London Victoria to Seldown Coach Stationbus 035 / ...
7h 16m
£23–41
Train, bus
1. Take the train from Chatham to London Victoriatrain Gillingham / ...
2. Take the bus from London Green Line Coach Station to Poole Seldown Coach Stationbus Uk061
6h 16m
£31–52
Drive 138.3 mi
1. Drive from Chatham to Poolecar 138.3 mi
2h 36m
£35–50
Train via Basingstoke
1. Take the train from Chatham to London Victoriatrain
2. Take the train from Clapham Junction to Basingstoketrain
3. Take the train from Basingstoke to Pooletrain
4h 53m
£59–119

Chatham to Poole by train and bus

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Distance: 145.5 mi
Duration: 4h 14m

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

You can take a train from Chatham to Poole via London Bridge, London Bridge Station, Waterloo Station / York Road, and London Waterloo in around 4h 14m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Institute Road to Seldown Coach Station via Hempstead Valley Shopping Centre, London Victoria Coach Station Arrivals, and London Victoria in around 7h 16m.

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