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

The cheapest way to get from Poole to Bristol is to drive which costs £17 - £25 and takes 1h 46m.

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

The fastest way to get from Poole to Bristol is to drive which takes 1h 46m and costs £17 - £25.

Is there a direct bus between Poole and Bristol?

No, there is no direct bus from Poole station to Bristol station. However, there are services departing from Seldown Coach Station and arriving at Bus Station via Heathrow Terminal 5. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 3m.

Is there a direct train between Poole and Bristol?

No, there is no direct train from Poole to Bristol. However, there are services departing from Poole and arriving at Bristol Temple Meads via Southampton Central. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 16m.

How far is it from Poole to Bristol?

The distance between Poole and Bristol is 112 miles. The road distance is 69.6 miles.

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

The best way to get from Poole to Bristol without a car is to train which takes 3h 16m and costs £40 - £90.

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

It takes approximately 3h 16m to get from Poole to Bristol, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Poole to Bristol bus from?

Poole to Bristol bus services, operated by National Express, depart from Seldown Coach Station.

Where do I catch the Poole to Bristol train from?

Poole to Bristol train services, operated by South Western Railway, depart from Poole station.

Train or bus from Poole to Bristol?

The best way to get from Poole to Bristol is to train which takes 3h 16m and costs £40 - £90. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £23 - £55 and takes 5h 3m.

Where does the Poole to Bristol bus arrive?

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

Where does the Poole to Bristol train arrive?

Poole to Bristol train services, operated by South Western Railway, arrive at Southampton Central station.

Can I drive from Poole to Bristol?

Yes, the driving distance between Poole to Bristol is 70 miles. It takes approximately 1h 46m to drive from Poole to Bristol.

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

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

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

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Poole to Southampton Centraltrain Weymouth - London Waterloo / ...
2. Take the train from Southampton Central to Bristol Temple Meadstrain Portsmouth Harbour - Cardiff Central / ...
3h 16m
£43–86
Drive 69.2 mi
cheapest
1. Drive from Poole to Bristolcar 69.2 mi
1h 46m
£18–25
Bus, train
1. Take the bus from Bus Station to Meeting House Lanebus X6
2. Take the bus from Meeting House Lane to Railway Station Stop SAbus X3
3. Take the train from Salisbury to Bristol Temple Meadstrain
4h 37m
£28–46
Bus
1. Take the bus from Seldown Coach Station to Heathrow Terminal 5bus 035 / ...
2. Take the bus from Heathrow Terminal 5 to Bus Stationbus 200 / ...
5h 3m
£23–55

Poole to Bristol by train

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Distance: 111.1 mi
Duration: 3h 16m

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

You can take a train from Poole to Bristol Temple Meads via Southampton Central in around 3h 16m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Seldown Coach Station to Bus Station via Heathrow Terminal 5 in around 5h 3m.

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