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

The cheapest way to get from Poole to Portsmouth is to bus which costs £10 - £26 and takes 2h.

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

The fastest way to get from Poole to Portsmouth is to drive which takes 1h 5m and costs £13 - £20.

Is there a direct bus between Poole and Portsmouth?

Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Seldown Coach Station station and arriving at Clarence Pier. Services depart three times a week, and operate Friday, Saturday and Sunday. The journey takes approximately 2h.

Is there a direct train between Poole and Portsmouth?

No, there is no direct train from Poole to Portsmouth. However, there are services departing from Poole and arriving at Portsmouth & Southsea via Southampton Central. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 54m.

How far is it from Poole to Portsmouth?

The distance between Poole and Portsmouth is 59 miles. The road distance is 55 miles.

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

The best way to get from Poole to Portsmouth without a car is to train which takes 1h 54m and costs £24 - £55.

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

It takes approximately 1h 54m to get from Poole to Portsmouth, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Poole to Portsmouth bus from?

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

Where do I catch the Poole to Portsmouth train from?

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

Train or bus from Poole to Portsmouth?

The best way to get from Poole to Portsmouth is to train which takes 1h 54m and costs £24 - £55. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £10 - £26 and takes 2h.

Where does the Poole to Portsmouth bus arrive?

Poole to Portsmouth bus services, operated by National Express, arrive at Clarence Pier station.

Where does the Poole to Portsmouth train arrive?

Poole to Portsmouth train services, operated by South Western Railway, arrive at Southampton Central station.

Can I drive from Poole to Portsmouth?

Yes, the driving distance between Poole to Portsmouth is 55 miles. It takes approximately 1h 5m to drive from Poole to Portsmouth.

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

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There are 3 ways to get from Poole to Portsmouth by train, bus, or car

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Poole to Southampton Centraltrain Weymouth - London Waterloo / ...
2. Take the train from Southampton Central to Portsmouth & Southseatrain Cardiff Central - Portsmouth Harbour / ...
1h 54m
£24–55
Bus
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1. Take the bus from Seldown Coach Station to Clarence Pierbus Vc1
2h
£10–26
Drive 54.7 mi
1. Drive from Poole to Portsmouthcar 54.7 mi
1h 5m
£14–20

Poole to Portsmouth by train

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Distance: 58.9 mi
Duration: 1h 54m

What companies run services between Poole, England and Portsmouth, England?

You can take a train from Poole to Portsmouth & Southsea via Southampton Central in around 1h 54m. Alternatively, National Express operates a bus from Seldown Coach Station to Clarence Pier 3 times a week. Tickets cost £10–26 and the journey takes 2h.

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