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

The cheapest way to get from Gloucester to Poole is to drive which costs £23 - £35 and takes 2h 16m.

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

The fastest way to get from Gloucester to Poole is to drive which takes 2h 16m and costs £23 - £35.

Is there a direct train between Gloucester and Poole?

No, there is no direct train from Gloucester to Poole. However, there are services departing from Gloucester and arriving at Poole via Reading and Bournemouth. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 50m.

How far is it from Gloucester to Poole?

The distance between Gloucester and Poole is 160 miles. The road distance is 96.8 miles.

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

The best way to get from Gloucester to Poole without a car is to train via Reading which takes 3h 50m and costs £75 - £130.

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

It takes approximately 3h 50m to get from Gloucester to Poole, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Gloucester to Poole train from?

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

Where does the Gloucester to Poole train arrive?

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

Can I drive from Gloucester to Poole?

Yes, the driving distance between Gloucester to Poole is 97 miles. It takes approximately 2h 16m to drive from Gloucester to Poole.

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

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Where can I stay near Poole?

There are 2463+ hotels available in Poole.

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

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

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Train via Reading
best
1. Take the train from Gloucester to Readingtrain Cheltenham Spa - London Paddington / ...
2. Take the train from Reading to Bournemouthtrain Manchester Piccadilly - Bournemouth / ...
3h 50m
£77–130
Drive 96.2 mi
cheapest
1. Drive from Gloucester to Poolecar 96.2 mi
2h 16m
£24–35
Train, bus
1. Take the train from Gloucester to Salisburytrain Gloucester - Southampton Central / ...
2. Take the bus from Meeting House Lane to Bus Stationbus X6
6h 12m
£48–83
Train
1. Take the train from Gloucester to Weymouthtrain Gloucester - Weymouth / ...
2. Take the train from Weymouth to Pooletrain Weymouth - London Waterloo / ...
4h 18m
£67–129

Gloucester to Poole by train

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3h 50mAverage Duration

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Distance: 158.8 mi
Duration: 3h 50m

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

You can take a train from Gloucester to Poole via Reading and Bournemouth in around 3h 50m.

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