What is the cheapest way to get from Poole to Perth?

The cheapest way to get from Poole to Perth is to fly and bus which costs £30 - £170 and takes 5h 8m.

What is the fastest way to get from Poole to Perth?

The fastest way to get from Poole to Perth is to fly and bus which takes 5h 8m and costs £30 - £170.

Is there a direct bus between Poole and Perth?

No, there is no direct bus from Poole station to Perth station. However, there are services departing from Seldown Coach Station and arriving at Bus Station via Heathrow Central Bus Station and Edinburgh, Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 15h 49m.

Is there a direct train between Poole and Perth?

No, there is no direct train from Poole to Perth. However, there are services departing from Poole and arriving at Perth via Waterloo station, King's Cross and Edinburgh Waverley. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 9h 7m.

How far is it from Poole to Perth?

The distance between Poole and Perth is 436 miles. The road distance is 474 miles.

How do I travel from Poole to Perth without a car?

The best way to get from Poole to Perth without a car is to train via London which takes 9h 7m and costs £190 - £340.

How long does it take to get from Poole to Perth?

It takes approximately 5h 26m to get from Poole to Perth, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Poole to Perth bus from?

Poole to Perth bus services, operated by National Express, depart from Seldown Coach Station.

Where do I catch the Poole to Perth train from?

Poole to Perth train services, operated by South Western Railway, depart from Poole station.

Train or bus from Poole to Perth?

The best way to get from Poole to Perth is to train via London which takes 9h 7m and costs £190 - £340. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £65 - £260 and takes 15h 49m.

Where does the Poole to Perth bus arrive?

Poole to Perth bus services, operated by National Express, arrive at Heathrow Central Bus Station.

Where does the Poole to Perth train arrive?

Poole to Perth train services, operated by South Western Railway, arrive at London Waterloo station.

Can I drive from Poole to Perth?

Yes, the driving distance between Poole to Perth is 474 miles. It takes approximately 8h 25m to drive from Poole to Perth.

How do I get a train ticket from Poole to Perth?

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How do I get a bus ticket from Poole to Perth?

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Where can I stay near Perth?

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Poole to Perth - 12 ways to travel via train, plane, bus, and car

There are 12 ways to get from Poole to Perth by train, plane, bus, or car

Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.

Train to Southampton Airport, fly to Edinburgh Airport, bus
best
1. Take the train from Poole to Southampton Airport Parkwaytrain
2. Fly from Southampton Airport (SOU) to Edinburgh Airport (EDI)plane SOU - EDI
3. Take the bus from Edinburgh Airport to Perth stationbus
5h 26m
£93–235
Fly Bournemouth Airport to Edinburgh Airport, bus
cheapest
1. Fly from Bournemouth Airport (BOH) to Edinburgh Airport (EDI)plane BOH - EDI
2. Take the bus from Edinburgh Airport to Perth stationbus
5h 8m
£31–164
Train via London
1. Take the train from Poole to London Waterlootrain
2. Take the train from King's Cross to Edinburgh Waverleytrain
3. Take the train from Edinburgh Waverley to Perthtrain
9h 7m
£194–340
Bus
1. Take the bus from Seldown Coach Station to Heathrow Central Bus Stationbus 035
2. Take the bus from Heathrow Central Bus Station to Edinburgh, Bus Stationbus
3. Take the bus from Edinburgh, Bus Station to Bus Stationbus
15h 49m
£68–254
Drive 471.2 mi
1. Drive from Poole to Perthcar 471.2 mi
8h 25m
£116–168
Train to Southampton Airport, fly to Glasgow Airport, train
1. Take the train from Poole to Southampton Airport Parkwaytrain
2. Fly from Southampton Airport (SOU) to Glasgow Airport (GLA)plane SOU - GLA
3. Take the train from Glasgow Queen Street to Perthtrain
5h 13m
£85–249
Bus to London Heathrow Airport, fly to Edinburgh Airport, bus
1. Take the bus from Bournemouth Station to Heathrow Central Bus Stationbus
2. Fly from London Heathrow Airport (LHR) to Edinburgh Airport (EDI)plane LHR - EDI
3. Take the bus from Edinburgh Airport to Perth stationbus
6h 48m
£87–301
Train to Southampton Airport, fly to Newcastle, train
1. Take the train from Poole to Southampton Airport Parkwaytrain
2. Fly from Southampton Airport (SOU) to Newcastle (NCL)plane SOU - NCL
3. Take the train from Newcastle to Edinburgh Waverleytrain
4. Take the train from Edinburgh Waverley to Perthtrain
7h 17m
£145–368
Train, train to Bristol Airport, fly to Edinburgh Airport, bus
1. Take the train from Poole to Southampton Centraltrain
2. Take the train from Southampton Central to Bristol Temple Meadstrain
3. Fly from Bristol Airport (BRS) to Edinburgh Airport (EDI)plane BRS - EDI
4. Take the bus from Edinburgh Airport to Perth stationbus
7h 47m
£83–219
Train, train to Bristol Airport, fly to Glasgow Airport
1. Take the train from Poole to Southampton Centraltrain
2. Take the train from Southampton Central to Bristol Temple Meadstrain
3. Fly from Bristol Airport (BRS) to Glasgow Airport (GLA)plane BRS - GLA
4. Take the train from Glasgow Queen Street to Perthtrain
7h 59m
£102–253
Train
1. Take the train from Bournemouth to Edinburgh Waverleytrain Bournemouth - Edinburgh / ...
2. Take the train from Edinburgh Waverley to Perthtrain Edinburgh - Perth / ...
12h 14m
£288–426
Bus via Birmingham
1. Take the bus from Bournemouth Station to Birmingham Coach Stationbus 160
2. Take the bus from Birmingham Coach Station to Buchanan Bus Stationbus 590 / ...
3. Take the bus from Buchanan Bus Station to South Streetbus M8 / ...
16h 41m
£94–234

Poole to Perth by bus and train

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12h 14mAverage Duration

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Distance: 433.1 mi
Duration: 5h 26m

What companies run services between Poole, England and Perth, Scotland?

You can take a train from Poole to Perth via London Waterloo Station, Waterloo station, Euston station, King's Cross, and Edinburgh Waverley in around 9h 7m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Seldown Coach Station to Bus Station via Heathrow Central Bus Station and Edinburgh, Bus Station in around 15h 49m.

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