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

The cheapest way to get from Leicester to Poole is to bus via London Heathrow Airport (LHR) which costs £21 - £40 and takes 7h.

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

The fastest way to get from Leicester to Poole is to drive which takes 3h 3m and costs £40 - £60.

Is there a direct bus between Leicester and Poole?

No, there is no direct bus from Leicester station to Poole station. However, there are services departing from St Margaret's Bus Station and arriving at Seldown Coach Station via Heathrow Terminal 5. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 21m.

Is there a direct train between Leicester and Poole?

No, there is no direct train from Leicester to Poole. However, there are services departing from Leicester and arriving at Poole via Euston station and London Waterloo. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 56m.

How far is it from Leicester to Poole?

The distance between Leicester and Poole is 216 miles. The road distance is 170.2 miles.

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

The best way to get from Leicester to Poole without a car is to train via London which takes 3h 56m and costs £95 - £180.

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

It takes approximately 3h 56m to get from Leicester to Poole, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Leicester to Poole bus from?

Leicester to Poole bus services, operated by National Express, depart from St Margaret's Bus Station.

Where do I catch the Leicester to Poole train from?

Leicester to Poole train services, operated by East Midlands Railways, depart from Leicester station.

Train or bus from Leicester to Poole?

The best way to get from Leicester to Poole is to train via London which takes 3h 56m and costs £95 - £180. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £21 - £100 and takes 6h 21m.

Where does the Leicester to Poole bus arrive?

Leicester to Poole bus services, operated by National Express, arrive at Heathrow Terminal 5 station.

Where does the Leicester to Poole train arrive?

Leicester to Poole train services, operated by East Midlands Railways, arrive at London St Pancras Intl station.

Can I drive from Leicester to Poole?

Yes, the driving distance between Leicester to Poole is 170 miles. It takes approximately 3h 3m to drive from Leicester to Poole.

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

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Leicester to Poole - 5 ways to travel via train, bus, and car

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Train via London
best
1. Take the train from Leicester to London St Pancras Intltrain Sheffield - London St Pancras International / ...
2. Take the train from London Waterloo to Pooletrain London Waterloo - Weymouth / ...
3h 56m
£96–176
Bus via London Heathrow Airport (LHR)
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Leicester St Margaret's Bus Station to London Heathrow Airportbus Uk900
2. Take the bus from London Heathrow Airport to Poole Seldown Coach Stationbus Uk061
7h
£21–36
Bus
1. Take the bus from St Margaret's Bus Station to Heathrow Terminal 5bus 230 / ...
2. Take the bus from Heathrow Terminal 5 to Seldown Coach Stationbus 035
6h 21m
£22–98
Drive 169.2 mi
1. Drive from Leicester to Poolecar 169.2 mi
3h 3m
£42–61
Train
1. Take the train from Leicester to Birmingham New Streettrain Leicester - Birmingham New Street / ...
2. Take the train from Birmingham New Street to Bournemouthtrain Manchester Piccadilly - Bournemouth / ...
5h 23m
£113–165

Leicester to Poole by train, foot, and subway

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3h 56mAverage Duration

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Distance: 214.3 mi
Duration: 3h 56m

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

You can take a train from Leicester to Poole via London St Pancras International, Euston station, Waterloo Station, and London Waterloo in around 3h 56m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from St Margaret's Bus Station to Seldown Coach Station via Heathrow Terminal 5 in around 6h 21m.

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