What is the cheapest way to get from Poole to Gillingham (Dorset)?

The cheapest way to get from Poole to Gillingham (Dorset) is to drive which costs £7 - £11 and takes 47 min.

What is the fastest way to get from Poole to Gillingham (Dorset)?

The fastest way to get from Poole to Gillingham (Dorset) is to drive which takes 47 min and costs £7 - £11.

Is there a direct bus between Poole and Gillingham (Dorset)?

No, there is no direct bus from Poole station to Gillingham (Dorset) station. However, there are services departing from Poole station and arriving at Gillingham Station via Crown Hotel and Bell Street Car Park. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 57m.

Is there a direct train between Poole and Gillingham (Dorset)?

No, there is no direct train from Poole to Gillingham (Dorset). However, there are services departing from Poole and arriving at Gillingham (Dorset) via Southampton Central and Salisbury. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 48m.

How far is it from Poole to Gillingham (Dorset)?

The distance between Poole and Gillingham (Dorset) is 81 miles. The road distance is 30.6 miles.

How do I travel from Poole to Gillingham (Dorset) without a car?

The best way to get from Poole to Gillingham (Dorset) without a car is to train which takes 2h 48m and costs £29 - £65.

How long does it take to get from Poole to Gillingham (Dorset)?

It takes approximately 2h 48m to get from Poole to Gillingham (Dorset), including transfers.

Where do I catch the Poole to Gillingham (Dorset) bus from?

Poole to Gillingham (Dorset) bus services, operated by More Bus, depart from Poole station.

Where do I catch the Poole to Gillingham (Dorset) train from?

Poole to Gillingham (Dorset) train services, operated by South Western Railway, depart from Poole station.

Train or bus from Poole to Gillingham (Dorset)?

The best way to get from Poole to Gillingham (Dorset) is to train which takes 2h 48m and costs £29 - £65. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs and takes 2h 57m.

Where does the Poole to Gillingham (Dorset) bus arrive?

Poole to Gillingham (Dorset) bus services, operated by More Bus, arrive at Crown Hotel station.

Where does the Poole to Gillingham (Dorset) train arrive?

Poole to Gillingham (Dorset) train services, operated by South Western Railway, arrive at Southampton Central station.

Can I drive from Poole to Gillingham (Dorset)?

Yes, the driving distance between Poole to Gillingham (Dorset) is 31 miles. It takes approximately 47 min to drive from Poole to Gillingham (Dorset).

How do I get a train ticket from Poole to Gillingham (Dorset)?

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Where can I stay near Gillingham (Dorset)?

There are 667+ hotels available in Gillingham (Dorset).

Poole to Gillingham (Dorset) - 5 ways to travel via train, bus, car, and taxi

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There are 5 ways to get from Poole to Gillingham (Dorset) by train, bus, car, or taxi

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Poole to Southampton Centraltrain
2. Take the train from Southampton Central to Salisburytrain
3. Take the train from Salisbury to Gillingham (Dorset)train
2h 48m
£30–62
Drive 30.4 mi
cheapest
1. Drive from Poole to Gillingham (Dorset)car 30.4 mi
47 min
£8–11
Bus
1. Take the bus from Poole station to Crown Hotelbus X8
2. Take the bus from Crown Hotel to The Town Hallbus Cr7
3. Take the bus from Bell Street Car Park to Gillingham Stationbus Cr2
2h 57m
Taxi
1. Take the taxi from Poole to Gillingham (Dorset)taxi 30.4 mi
47 min
£130–170
Bus via Car Park
1. Take the bus from Poole station to Crown Hotelbus X8
2. Take the bus from Crown Hotel to Car Parkbus Cr4
3. Take the bus from Car Park to Gillingham Stationbus Cr3
3h 12m
£8–12

Poole to Gillingham (Dorset) by train

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Distance: 80.4 mi
Duration: 2h 48m

What companies run services between Poole, England and Gillingham (Dorset), England?

You can take a train from Poole to Gillingham (Dorset) via Southampton Central and Salisbury in around 2h 48m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Poole station to Gillingham Station via Crown Hotel, The Town Hall, and Bell Street Car Park in around 2h 57m.

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