There are 5 ways to get from Poole to Cambridge by train, bus, or car
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Train via London
best- Take the train from Poole to London Waterlootrain Weymouth - London Waterloo / ...
- Take the train from King's Cross to Cambridgetrain London Kings Cross - Kings Lynn / ...
3h 41m£75–178Bus via London Heathrow Airport (LHR)
cheapest- Take the bus from Poole Seldown Coach Station to London Heathrow Airportbus Uk061
- Take the bus from London Heathrow Airport to Cambridge Parkside - Stop 18bus Uk950 / ...
6h 25m£20–33Bus
- Take the bus from Seldown Coach Station to Heathrow Central Bus Stationbus 035
- Take the bus from Heathrow Central Bus Station to Parksidebus 727 / ...
5h 35m£34–85Drive 158.4 mi
- Drive from Poole to Cambridgecar 158.4 mi
2h 51m£39–56Train
- Take the train from Poole to London Waterlootrain Weymouth - London Waterloo / ...
- Take the train from London Bridge to Cambridgetrain Brighton - Cambridge / ...
4h 1m£78–174
Poole to Cambridge by train, subway, and foot
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Poole to Cambridge is to bus via London Heathrow Airport (LHR) which costs £20 - £35 and takes 6h 25m.
The fastest way to get from Poole to Cambridge is to drive which takes 2h 51m and costs £35 - £60.
No, there is no direct bus from Poole station to Cambridge. However, there are services departing from Seldown Coach Station and arriving at Parkside via Heathrow Central Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 35m.
No, there is no direct train from Poole to Cambridge. However, there are services departing from Poole and arriving at Cambridge via Waterloo station and King's Cross. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 41m.
The distance between Poole and Cambridge is 172 miles. The road distance is 159.4 miles.
The best way to get from Poole to Cambridge without a car is to train via London which takes 3h 41m and costs £70 - £180.
It takes approximately 3h 41m to get from Poole to Cambridge, including transfers.
Poole to Cambridge bus services, operated by National Express, depart from Seldown Coach Station.
Poole to Cambridge train services, operated by South Western Railway, depart from Poole station.
The best way to get from Poole to Cambridge is to train via London which takes 3h 41m and costs £70 - £180. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £30 - £85 and takes 5h 35m.
What companies run services between Poole, England and Cambridge, England?
You can take a train from Poole to Cambridge via London Waterloo Station, Waterloo station, Euston station, and King's Cross in around 3h 41m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Seldown Coach Station to Parkside via Heathrow Central Bus Station in around 5h 35m.
- Phone
- 0345 6000 650
- Website
- southwesternrailway.com
Train from Poole to London Waterloo
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 10m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £45–110
- Website
- https://www.southwesternrailway.com/
Train from Poole to London Waterloo
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 10m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £45–110
- Website
- https://www.southwesternrailway.com/
- Phone
- 0345 026 4700
- [email protected]
- Website
- greatnorthernrail.com
Train from King's Cross to Cambridge
- Ave. Duration
- 49 min
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- £26–65
- Website
- https://www.greatnorthernrail.com/
- Phone
- +44 (0)345 026 4700
- Website
- thameslinkrailway.com
Train from King's Cross to Cambridge
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 8m
- Frequency
- 6 times a week
- Estimated price
- £29–60
- Website
- https://www.thameslinkrailway.com/
Train from London Bridge to Cambridge
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 23m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £30–65
- Website
- https://www.thameslinkrailway.com/
- Phone
- +44 (0)3717 81 81 81
- Website
- nationalexpress.com
Bus from Seldown Coach Station to Heathrow Central Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 30m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £18–45
- Website
- https://www.nationalexpress.com/en
Bus from Heathrow Central Bus Station to Parkside
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 25m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £15–40
- Website
- https://www.nationalexpress.com/en
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- Phone
- +49 30 300 137 300
- [email protected]
- Website
- https://www.flixbus.fr
Bus from Poole Seldown Coach Station to London Heathrow Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 5m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- £12–20
- Website
- https://www.flixbus.co.uk
Bus from London Heathrow Airport to Cambridge Parkside - Stop 18
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 20m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- £8–14
- Website
- https://www.flixbus.co.uk
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More Questions & Answers
Poole to Cambridge bus services, operated by National Express, arrive at Heathrow Central Bus Station.
Poole to Cambridge train services, operated by South Western Railway, arrive at London Waterloo station.
Yes, the driving distance between Poole to Cambridge is 159 miles. It takes approximately 2h 51m to drive from Poole to Cambridge.
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