There are 5 ways to get from Poole to Malmesbury by train, bus, or car
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Train
best- Take the train from Bournemouth to Readingtrain Bournemouth - Manchester Piccadilly / ...
- Take the train from Reading to Chippenhamtrain London Paddington - Bristol Temple Meads / ...
4h 44m£56–99Drive 70.9 mi
cheapest- Drive from Poole to Malmesburycar 70.9 mi
1h 41m£18–26Bus
- Take the bus from Seldown Coach Station to Heathrow Central Bus Stationbus 035 / ...
- Take the bus from Heathrow Central Bus Station to Town Bridgebus 403 / ...
6h 36m£25–44Train, bus, line 99 bus
- Take the train from Poole to Southampton Centraltrain
- Take the train from Southampton Central to Trowbridgetrain
- Take the bus from Trinity Church to Bus Station Alightingbus X34
- Take the bus from Bus Station to Cross Hayesbus 99
5h 28mBus, line 33 bus, line 99 bus
- Take the bus from Bus Station to Meeting House Lanebus X6
- Take the bus from Meeting House Lane to Railway Station Stop SAbus X3
- Take the bus from St Paul's Church to Station Road Topbus 2 / ...
- Take the bus from The Pelican to Bus Stationbus 33 / ...
- Take the bus from Bus Station to Cross Hayesbus 99
7h 24m
Poole to Malmesbury by train and bus
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Poole to Malmesbury is to drive which costs £17 - £26 and takes 1h 41m.
The fastest way to get from Poole to Malmesbury is to drive which takes 1h 41m and costs £17 - £26.
No, there is no direct bus from Poole station to Malmesbury. However, there are services departing from Seldown Coach Station and arriving at Cross Hayes via Heathrow Central Bus Station and Town Bridge. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 36m.
No, there is no direct train from Poole to Malmesbury. However, there are services departing from Poole and arriving at Chippenham via Bournemouth and Reading. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 44m.
The distance between Poole and Malmesbury is 154 miles. The road distance is 71.3 miles.
The best way to get from Poole to Malmesbury without a car is to train which takes 4h 44m and costs £55 - £100.
It takes approximately 4h 44m to get from Poole to Malmesbury, including transfers.
Poole to Malmesbury bus services, operated by National Express, depart from Seldown Coach Station.
Poole to Malmesbury train services, operated by Cross Country, depart from Bournemouth station.
The best way to get from Poole to Malmesbury is to train which takes 4h 44m and costs £55 - £100. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £25 - £45 and takes 6h 36m.
What companies run services between Poole, England and Malmesbury, England?
You can take a train from Poole to Burton Hill via Bournemouth, Reading, Chippenham, and Rail Station Forecourt A in around 4h 44m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Seldown Coach Station to Cross Hayes via Heathrow Central Bus Station and Town Bridge in around 6h 36m.
- Phone
- +44 3447 369 123
- [email protected]
- Website
- Cross Country
Train from Bournemouth to Reading
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 20m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £30–50
- Website
- Cross Country
- 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
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £14–24
- Website
- National Express
Bus from Heathrow Central Bus Station to Town Bridge
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 40m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £11–20
- Website
- National Express
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Booking & Getting There
Poole to Malmesbury bus services, operated by National Express, arrive at Heathrow Central Bus Station.
Poole to Malmesbury train services, operated by Cross Country, arrive at Reading station.
Yes, the driving distance between Poole to Malmesbury is 71 miles. It takes approximately 1h 41m to drive from Poole to Malmesbury.
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