What is the cheapest way to get from Poole to Bourton-on-the-Water?

The cheapest way to get from Poole to Bourton-on-the-Water is to drive which costs £23 - £35 and takes 2h 18m.

What is the fastest way to get from Poole to Bourton-on-the-Water?

The fastest way to get from Poole to Bourton-on-the-Water is to drive which takes 2h 18m and costs £23 - £35.

Is there a direct bus between Poole and Bourton-on-the-Water?

No, there is no direct bus from Poole station to Bourton-on-the-Water. However, there are services departing from Seldown Coach Station and arriving at Rectory Lane via Heathrow Central Bus Station and Royal Well Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 31m.

Is there a direct train between Poole and Bourton-on-the-Water?

No, there is no direct train from Poole to Bourton-on-the-Water. However, there are services departing from Poole and arriving at Moreton-in-Marsh via Bournemouth and Reading. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 6m.

How far is it from Poole to Bourton-on-the-Water?

The distance between Poole and Bourton-on-the-Water is 146 miles. The road distance is 98.5 miles.

How do I travel from Poole to Bourton-on-the-Water without a car?

The best way to get from Poole to Bourton-on-the-Water without a car is to train which takes 5h 6m and costs £65 - £120.

How long does it take to get from Poole to Bourton-on-the-Water?

It takes approximately 5h 6m to get from Poole to Bourton-on-the-Water, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Poole to Bourton-on-the-Water bus from?

Poole to Bourton-on-the-Water bus services, operated by National Express, depart from Seldown Coach Station.

Where do I catch the Poole to Bourton-on-the-Water train from?

Poole to Bourton-on-the-Water train services, operated by Cross Country, depart from Bournemouth station.

Train or bus from Poole to Bourton-on-the-Water?

The best way to get from Poole to Bourton-on-the-Water is to train which takes 5h 6m and costs £65 - £120. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £35 - £95 and takes 6h 31m.

Where does the Poole to Bourton-on-the-Water bus arrive?

Poole to Bourton-on-the-Water bus services, operated by National Express, arrive at Heathrow Central Bus Station.

Where does the Poole to Bourton-on-the-Water train arrive?

Poole to Bourton-on-the-Water train services, operated by Cross Country, arrive at Reading station.

Can I drive from Poole to Bourton-on-the-Water?

Yes, the driving distance between Poole to Bourton-on-the-Water is 98 miles. It takes approximately 2h 18m to drive from Poole to Bourton-on-the-Water.

Where can I stay near Bourton-on-the-Water?

There are 1952+ hotels available in Bourton-on-the-Water.

Poole to Bourton-on-the-Water - 5 ways to travel via train, and bus

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There are 5 ways to get from Poole to Bourton-on-the-Water by train, bus, or car

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Bournemouth to Readingtrain Bournemouth - Manchester Piccadilly / ...
2. Take the train from Reading to Moreton-in-Marshtrain London Paddington - Great Malvern / ...
5h 6m
£69–118
Drive 97.9 mi
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1. Drive from Poole to Bourton-on-the-Watercar 97.9 mi
2h 18m
£24–35
Train, bus, line 801 bus
1. Take the train from Bournemouth to Oxfordtrain
2. Take the bus from Railway Station to West Streetbus S3
3. Take the bus from West Street to Rectory Lanebus 801
6h 15m
£60–89
Bus
1. Take the bus from Seldown Coach Station to Heathrow Central Bus Stationbus 035
2. Take the bus from Heathrow Central Bus Station to Royal Well Bus Stationbus 444
6h 31m
£39–94
Bus, line 51 bus, line 855 bus
1. Take the bus from Bus Station to Meeting House Lanebus X6
2. Take the bus from Meeting House Lane to New Canalbus X3
3. Take the bus from Blue Boar Row to North Streetbus X5 / ...
4. Take the bus from North Street to Fleming Waybus X5
5. Take the bus from Fleming Way to Bingham Housebus 51 / ...
6. Take the bus from The Forum to Rectory Lanebus 855
8h 32m

Poole to Bourton-on-the-Water by train and bus

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Distance: 145.6 mi
Duration: 5h 6m

What companies run services between Poole, England and Bourton-on-the-Water, England?

You can take a train from Poole to Rectory Lane via Bournemouth, Reading, Moreton-in-Marsh, and Railway Station in around 5h 6m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Seldown Coach Station to Rectory Lane via Heathrow Central Bus Station and Royal Well Bus Station in around 6h 31m.

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