There are 12 ways to get from Poole to Perth by train, bus, car, or plane
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Train via London
best- Take the train from Poole to London Waterlootrain
- Take the train from King's Cross to Edinburgh Waverleytrain
- Take the train from Edinburgh Waverley to Perthtrain
9h 8m£186–318Fly Bournemouth Airport to Edinburgh Airport, bus
cheapest- Fly from Bournemouth Airport (BOH) to Edinburgh Airport (EDI)plane BOH - EDI
- Take the bus from Edinburgh Airport to Perth stationbus
5h 13m£33–163Bus
- Take the bus from Seldown Coach Station to Heathrow Terminal 5bus 035 / ...
- Take the bus from Heathrow Terminal 5 to Buchanan Bus Stationbus 802
- Take the bus from Buchanan Bus Station to South Streetbus M8 / ...
14h 9m£79–146Drive 471.2 mi
- Drive from Poole to Perthcar 471.2 mi
8h 25m£117–169Train to Southampton Airport, fly to Edinburgh Airport, bus
- Take the train from Poole to Southampton Airport Parkwaytrain
- Fly from Southampton Airport (SOU) to Edinburgh Airport (EDI)plane SOU - EDI
- Take the bus from Edinburgh Airport to Perth stationbus
5h 31m£91–229Train
- Take the train from Bournemouth to Edinburgh Waverleytrain Bournemouth - Edinburgh / ...
- Take the train from Edinburgh Waverley to Perthtrain Edinburgh - Perth / ...
12h 14m£243–381Train #2
- Take the train from Bournemouth to Birmingham Internationaltrain Bournemouth - Manchester Piccadilly / ...
- Take the train from Birmingham International to Perthtrain London Euston - Inverness
12h 32m£151–231Train to Southampton Airport, fly to Glasgow Airport, train
- Take the train from Poole to Southampton Airport Parkwaytrain
- Fly from Southampton Airport (SOU) to Glasgow Airport (GLA)plane SOU - GLA
- Take the train from Glasgow Queen Street to Perthtrain
5h 13m£76–244Train to London Heathrow Airport, fly to Edinburgh Airport, bus
- Take the train from Poole to Wokingtrain
- Fly from London Heathrow Airport (LHR) to Edinburgh Airport (EDI)plane LHR - EDI
- Take the bus from Edinburgh Airport to Perth stationbus
6h 34m£103–322Train to Southampton Airport, fly to Newcastle, train
- Take the train from Poole to Southampton Airport Parkwaytrain
- Fly from Southampton Airport (SOU) to Newcastle (NCL)plane SOU - NCL
- Take the train from Newcastle to Edinburgh Waverleytrain
- Take the train from Edinburgh Waverley to Perthtrain
7h 18m£133–359Train, train to Bristol Airport, fly to Edinburgh Airport, bus
- Take the train from Poole to Southampton Centraltrain
- Take the train from Southampton Central to Bristol Temple Meadstrain
- Fly from Bristol Airport (BRS) to Edinburgh Airport (EDI)plane BRS - EDI
- Take the bus from Edinburgh Airport to Perth stationbus
7h 51m£82–209Train, train to Bristol Airport, fly to Glasgow Airport
- Take the train from Poole to Southampton Centraltrain
- Take the train from Southampton Central to Bristol Temple Meadstrain
- Fly from Bristol Airport (BRS) to Glasgow Airport (GLA)plane BRS - GLA
- Take the train from Glasgow Queen Street to Perthtrain
7h 58m£99–234
Poole to Perth by train, subway, and foot
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Poole to Perth is to bus which costs £75 - £150 and takes 14h 9m.
The fastest way to get from Poole to Perth is to train and fly which takes 5h 13m and costs £75 - £250.
No, there is no direct bus from Poole station to Perth. However, there are services departing from Seldown Coach Station and arriving at South Street via Heathrow Terminal 5 and Buchanan Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 14h 9m.
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 8m.
The distance between Poole and Perth is 565 miles. The road distance is 474 miles.
The best way to get from Poole to Perth without a car is to train via London which takes 9h 8m and costs £180 - £320.
It takes approximately 9h 8m to get from Poole to Perth, including transfers.
Poole to Perth bus services, operated by National Express, depart from Seldown Coach Station.
Poole to Perth train services, operated by South Western Railway, depart from Poole station.
The best way to get from Poole to Perth is to train via London which takes 9h 8m and costs £180 - £320. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £75 - £150 and takes 14h 9m.
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 8m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Seldown Coach Station to South Street via Heathrow Terminal 5 and Buchanan Bus Station in around 14h 9m.
- Website
- britishairways.com
Flights from Southampton Airport to Edinburgh Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 45m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- £110–220
Flights from Southampton Airport to Edinburgh Airport via Belfast City
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 45m
- When
- Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- £70–180
Flights from London Heathrow Airport to Edinburgh Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 24m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- £55–230
Flights from Southampton Airport to Newcastle
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 10m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- £140–190
- Phone
- 0345 6000 650
- Website
- South Western Railway
Train from Poole to London Waterloo
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 10m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £40–90
- Website
- South Western Railway
Train from Poole to Southampton Airport Parkway
- Ave. Duration
- 59 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £14–30
- Website
- South Western Railway
Train from Poole to Southampton Airport Parkway
- Ave. Duration
- 59 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £14–30
- Website
- South Western Railway
Train from Poole to Woking
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 43m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £30–70
- Website
- South Western Railway
Train from Poole to Southampton Airport Parkway
- Ave. Duration
- 59 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £14–30
- Website
- South Western Railway
Train from Poole to Southampton Central
- Ave. Duration
- 51 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £12–27
- Website
- South Western Railway
Train from Poole to Southampton Central
- Ave. Duration
- 51 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £12–27
- Website
- South Western Railway
- Phone
- +44 (0)3717 81 81 81
- Website
- National Express
Bus from Seldown Coach Station to Heathrow Terminal 5
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 20m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £13–23
- Website
- National Express
Bus from Heathrow Terminal 5 to Buchanan Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 8h 45m
- Frequency
- Twice a week
- Estimated price
- £60–110
- Website
- National Express
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Booking & Getting There
Poole to Perth bus services, operated by National Express, arrive at Heathrow Terminal 5 station.
Poole to Perth train services, operated by South Western Railway, arrive at London Waterloo station.
Yes, the driving distance between Poole to Perth is 474 miles. It takes approximately 8h 25m to drive from Poole to Perth.
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