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How to get fromPoole to Gillingham (Dorset)by train, bus, car, or 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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  1. Train

    best
    1. Take the train from Poole to Southampton Centraltrain train
    2. Take the train from Southampton Central to Salisburytrain train
    3. Take the train from Salisbury to Gillingham (Dorset)train train
    2h 38m
    £33–75

  2. Drive 30.4 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Poole to Gillingham (Dorset)car car 30.4 mi
    47 min
    £8–11

  3. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Poole station to Crown Hotelbus bus X8
    2. Take the bus from Crown Hotel to The Town Hallbus bus Cr7
    3. Take the bus from Bell Street Car Park to Gillingham Stationbus bus Cr2
    2h 57m

  4. Taxi

    1. Take the taxi from Poole to Gillingham (Dorset)taxi taxi 30.4 mi
    47 min
    £140–170

  5. Bus via Car Park

    1. Take the bus from Poole station to Crown Hotelbus bus X8
    2. Take the bus from Crown Hotel to Car Parkbus bus Cr4
    3. Take the bus from Car Park to Gillingham Stationbus bus Cr3
    3h 14m

Poole to Gillingham (Dorset) by train

Calendar162Weekly Trains
Duration2h 38mAverage Duration
Ticket£33Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 80.4 mi
  • Duration: 2h 38m

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 38m. 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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