There are 4 ways to get from Poole to Peterborough by train, bus, or car
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Train via London
best- Take the train from Poole to London Waterlootrain Weymouth - London Waterloo / ...
- Take the train from King's Cross to Peterboroughtrain London Kings Cross - Leeds / ...
3h 31m£65–153Drive 179 mi
cheapest- Drive from Poole to Peterboroughcar 179 mi
3h 17m£45–65Bus
- Take the bus from Seldown Coach Station to Heathrow Central Bus Stationbus 035 / ...
- Take the bus from Heathrow Central Bus Station to Parksidebus 727 / ...
- Take the bus from Drummer St Bus Station to Huntingdon stationbus T1
7h 44mTrain
- Take the train from Poole to London Waterlootrain Weymouth - London Waterloo / ...
- Take the train from London Bridge to Peterboroughtrain Horsham - Peterborough / ...
4h 14m£87–131
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Poole to Peterborough is to drive which costs £40 - £65 and takes 3h 17m.
The fastest way to get from Poole to Peterborough is to drive which takes 3h 17m and costs £40 - £65.
No, there is no direct bus from Poole station to Peterborough station. However, there are services departing from Seldown Coach Station and arriving at Huntingdon station via Heathrow Central Bus Station and Drummer St Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 44m.
No, there is no direct train from Poole to Peterborough. However, there are services departing from Poole and arriving at Peterborough via Waterloo station and King's Cross. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 31m.
The distance between Poole and Peterborough is 193 miles. The road distance is 180.1 miles.
The best way to get from Poole to Peterborough without a car is to train via London which takes 3h 31m and costs £65 - £160.
It takes approximately 3h 31m to get from Poole to Peterborough, including transfers.
Poole to Peterborough bus services, operated by National Express, depart from Seldown Coach Station.
Poole to Peterborough train services, operated by South Western Railway, depart from Poole station.
The best way to get from Poole to Peterborough is to train via London which takes 3h 31m and costs £65 - £160. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs and takes 7h 44m.
What companies run services between Poole, England and Peterborough, England?
You can take a train from Poole to Peterborough via London Waterloo Station, Waterloo station, Euston station, and King's Cross in around 3h 31m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Seldown Coach Station to Peterborough via Heathrow Central Bus Station, Parkside, Drummer St Bus Station, Huntingdon station, and Huntingdon in around 7h 44m.
- 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 London Waterloo
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 10m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £40–90
- 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
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £14–24
- Website
- National Express
Bus from Heathrow Central Bus Station to Parkside
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 20m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £11–20
- Website
- National Express
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Booking & Getting There
Poole to Peterborough bus services, operated by National Express, arrive at Heathrow Central Bus Station.
Poole to Peterborough train services, operated by South Western Railway, arrive at London Waterloo station.
Yes, the driving distance between Poole to Peterborough is 180 miles. It takes approximately 3h 17m to drive from Poole to Peterborough.
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