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There are 8 ways to get from Poole to Chester by train, bus, car, or plane

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  1. Train via London

    best
    1. Take the train from Poole to London Waterlootrain train Weymouth - London Waterloo / ...
    2. Take the train from London Euston to Chestertrain train London Euston - Chester / ...
    5h 23m
    £107–215

  2. Bus

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Seldown Coach Station to Heathrow Terminal 5bus bus 035
    2. Take the bus from London Heathrow Airport Terminal 5 to Birmingham - Jennens Roadbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Birmingham - Jennens Road to Chester Bus Interchangebus bus
    8h 50m
    £28–77

  3. Drive 208.9 mi

    1. Drive from Poole to Chestercar car 208.9 mi
    4h 35m
    £51–74

  4. Train to Southampton Airport, fly to Manchester Airport, train

    1. Take the train from Poole to Southampton Airport Parkwaytrain train
    2. Fly from Southampton Airport (SOU) to Manchester Airport (MAN)plane plane SOU - MAN
    3. Take the train from Manchester Airport to Chestertrain train
    5h 2m
    £106–249

  5. Train

    1. Take the train from Bournemouth to Staffordtrain train Bournemouth - Manchester Piccadilly / ...
    2. Take the train from Stafford to Chestertrain train London Euston - Chester / ...
    7h 10m
    £117–178

  6. Bus, train

    1. Take the bus from Bus Station to Meeting House Lanebus bus X6
    2. Take the train from Salisbury to Newport (S Wales)train train
    3. Take the train from Newport (S Wales) to Chestertrain train
    8h 52m
    £91–166

  7. Train to Southampton Airport, fly to Liverpool

    1. Take the train from Poole to Southampton Airport Parkwaytrain train
    2. Fly from Southampton Airport (SOU) to Liverpool (LPL)plane plane SOU - LPL
    7h
    £105–282

  8. Bus to London Heathrow Airport, fly to Manchester Airport, train

    1. Take the bus from Bournemouth Station to Heathrow Central Bus Stationbus bus
    2. Fly from London Heathrow Airport (LHR) to Manchester Airport (MAN)plane plane LHR - MAN
    3. Take the train from Manchester Airport to Chestertrain train
    6h 49m
    £90–325

Poole to Chester by bus

Calendar21Weekly Buses
Duration8h 50mAverage Duration
Ticket£28Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 293.3 mi
  • Duration: 5h 23m

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

You can take a train from Poole to Chester via London Waterloo Station, Waterloo station, Euston station, and London Euston in around 5h 23m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Seldown Coach Station to Chester Bus Interchange via Heathrow Terminal 5, London Heathrow Airport Terminal 5, and Birmingham - Jennens Road in around 8h 50m.

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