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

The cheapest way to get from Ipswich to Poole is to bus which costs £30 - £100 and takes 7h 21m.

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

The fastest way to get from Ipswich to Poole is to train which takes 3h 47m and costs £80 - £180.

Is there a direct bus between Ipswich and Poole?

No, there is no direct bus from Ipswich to Poole station. However, there are services departing from Cardinal Park Cinema and arriving at Seldown Coach Station via Coach Station and Heathrow Terminal 5. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 21m.

Is there a direct train between Ipswich and Poole?

No, there is no direct train from Ipswich to Poole. However, there are services departing from Ipswich and arriving at Poole via Stratford station and London Waterloo. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 47m.

How far is it from Ipswich to Poole?

The distance between Ipswich and Poole is 187 miles. The road distance is 181.4 miles.

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

The best way to get from Ipswich to Poole without a car is to train which takes 3h 47m and costs £80 - £180.

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

It takes approximately 3h 47m to get from Ipswich to Poole, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Ipswich to Poole bus from?

Ipswich to Poole bus services, operated by National Express, depart from Cardinal Park Cinema station.

Where do I catch the Ipswich to Poole train from?

Ipswich to Poole train services, operated by Greater Anglia, depart from Ipswich station.

Train or bus from Ipswich to Poole?

The best way to get from Ipswich to Poole is to train which takes 3h 47m and costs £80 - £180. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £30 - £100 and takes 7h 21m.

Where does the Ipswich to Poole bus arrive?

Ipswich to Poole bus services, operated by National Express, arrive at Coach Station.

Where does the Ipswich to Poole train arrive?

Ipswich to Poole train services, operated by Greater Anglia, arrive at Stratford (London) station.

Can I drive from Ipswich to Poole?

Yes, the driving distance between Ipswich to Poole is 181 miles. It takes approximately 3h 53m to drive from Ipswich to Poole.

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

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Ipswich to Stratford (London)train Norwich - London Liverpool Street / ...
2. Take the train from London Waterloo to Pooletrain London Waterloo - Weymouth / ...
3h 47m
£81–175
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Cardinal Park Cinema to Coach Stationbus 717
2. Take the bus from Coach Station to Heathrow Terminal 5bus 727 / ...
3. Take the bus from Heathrow Terminal 5 to Seldown Coach Stationbus 035
7h 21m
£31–96
Train, bus
1. Take the train from Ipswich to London Liverpool Streettrain Norwich - London Liverpool Street / ...
2. Take the bus from London Green Line Coach Station to Poole Seldown Coach Stationbus Uk061
6h 39m
£46–87
Drive 180.4 mi
1. Drive from Ipswich to Poolecar 180.4 mi
3h 53m
£45–64
Train, fly
1. Take the train from Ipswich to Stratford (London)train
2. Fly from London City Airport (LCY) to Southampton Airport (SOU)plane LCY - SOU
3. Take the train from Southampton Airport Parkway to Pooletrain
6h 44m
£122–533

Ipswich to Poole by train and subway

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Distance: 186.2 mi
Duration: 3h 47m

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

You can take a train from Ipswich to Poole via Stratford (London), Stratford station, Waterloo Station, and London Waterloo in around 3h 47m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Cardinal Park Cinema to Seldown Coach Station via Coach Station and Heathrow Terminal 5 in around 7h 21m.

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