There are 3 ways to get from Poole to Harpenden by train, bus, or car
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Train
best- Take the train from Poole to London Waterlootrain Weymouth - London Waterloo / ...
2h 54m£60–134Bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Seldown Coach Station to Heathrow Central Bus Stationbus 035
- Take the bus from London Heathrow Airport to Luton DART Parkwaybus Uk998 / ...
4h 37m£25–58Drive 120.6 mi
- Drive from Poole to Harpendencar 120.6 mi
2h 12m£30–43
Poole to Harpenden by train and subway
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Poole to Harpenden is to bus which costs £24 - £60 and takes 4h 37m.
The fastest way to get from Poole to Harpenden is to drive which takes 2h 12m and costs £29 - £45.
No, there is no direct bus from Poole station to Harpenden. However, there are services departing from Seldown Coach Station and arriving at Luton DART Parkway via London Heathrow Airport. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 37m.
No, there is no direct train from Poole to Harpenden. However, there are services departing from Poole and arriving at Harpenden via Waterloo Station and West Hampstead Thameslink. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 54m.
The distance between Poole and Harpenden is 140 miles. The road distance is 121.3 miles.
The best way to get from Poole to Harpenden without a car is to train which takes 2h 54m and costs £60 - £140.
It takes approximately 2h 54m to get from Poole to Harpenden, including transfers.
Poole to Harpenden bus services, operated by National Express, depart from Seldown Coach Station.
Poole to Harpenden train services, operated by South Western Railway, depart from Poole station.
The best way to get from Poole to Harpenden is to train which takes 2h 54m and costs £60 - £140. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £24 - £60 and takes 4h 37m.
What companies run services between Poole, England and Harpenden, England?
South Western Railway operates a train from Poole to London Waterloo hourly. Tickets cost £45–100 and the journey takes 2h 10m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Seldown Coach Station to Harpenden via London Heathrow Airport, Luton DART Parkway, and Luton Airport Parkway in around 4h 37m.
- Phone
- 0345 6000 650
- Website
- South Western Railway
Train from Poole to London Waterloo
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 10m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £45–100
- Website
- South Western Railway
- Phone
- +44 (0)3717 81 81 81
- Website
- National Express
Bus from Seldown Coach Station to Heathrow Central Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 40m
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- £19–50
- Website
- National Express
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More Questions & Answers
Poole to Harpenden bus services, operated by National Express, arrive at Heathrow Central Bus Station.
Poole to Harpenden train services, operated by South Western Railway, arrive at London Waterloo station.
Yes, the driving distance between Poole to Harpenden is 121 miles. It takes approximately 2h 12m to drive from Poole to Harpenden.
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