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

The cheapest way to get from Poole to Rye is to drive which costs £30 - £50 and takes 2h 54m.

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

The fastest way to get from Poole to Rye is to drive which takes 2h 54m and costs £30 - £50.

Is there a direct bus between Poole and Rye?

No, there is no direct bus from Poole station to Rye station. However, there are services departing from Seldown Coach Station and arriving at Railway Station via Heathrow Terminal 5, North Street, Cornfield Road and Railway Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 21m.

Is there a direct train between Poole and Rye?

No, there is no direct train from Poole to Rye. However, there are services departing from Poole and arriving at Rye via Waterloo station, London St Pancras Intl and Ashford International. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 30m.

How far is it from Poole to Rye?

The distance between Poole and Rye is 188 miles. The road distance is 143.8 miles.

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

The best way to get from Poole to Rye without a car is to train via London which takes 4h 30m and costs £80 - £190.

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

It takes approximately 4h 30m to get from Poole to Rye, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Poole to Rye bus from?

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

Where do I catch the Poole to Rye train from?

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

Train or bus from Poole to Rye?

The best way to get from Poole to Rye is to train via London which takes 4h 30m and costs £80 - £190. Alternatively, you can bus and line 99 bus and line 101 bus, which costs £30 - £90 and takes 8h 21m.

Where does the Poole to Rye bus arrive?

Poole to Rye bus services, operated by National Express, arrive at Heathrow Terminal 5 station.

Where does the Poole to Rye train arrive?

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

Can I drive from Poole to Rye?

Yes, the driving distance between Poole to Rye is 144 miles. It takes approximately 2h 54m to drive from Poole to Rye.

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

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Poole to Rye - 5 ways to travel via train, bus, line 99 bus, and car

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There are 5 ways to get from Poole to Rye by train, bus, or car

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Train via London
best
1. Take the train from Poole to London Waterlootrain Weymouth - London Waterloo / ...
2. Take the train from London St Pancras Intl to Ashford Internationaltrain St Pancras International - Margate / ...
4h 30m
£83–187
Bus, line 99 bus, line 101 bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Seldown Coach Station to Heathrow Terminal 5bus 035
2. Take the bus from Heathrow Terminal 5 to Old Steinebus 025
3. Take the bus from North Street to Cornfield Roadbus 12X / ...
4. Take the bus from Cornfield Road to Railway Stationbus 99 / ...
5. Take the bus from Railway Station to Railway Stationbus 101 / ...
8h 21m
£34–86
Train, bus, line 99 bus
1. Take the train from Poole to Southampton Centraltrain
2. Take the train from Southampton Central to Brightontrain
3. Take the bus from Brighton Station to Cornfield Roadbus 12X / ...
4. Take the bus from Cornfield Road to Railway Stationbus 99 / ...
6h 48m
£55–108
Drive 142.9 mi
1. Drive from Poole to Ryecar 142.9 mi
2h 54m
£35–50
Train
1. Take the train from Poole to Southampton Centraltrain
2. Take the train from Southampton Central to Brightontrain
3. Take the train from Hampden Park (Sussex) to Ryetrain
5h 32m
£68–144

Poole to Rye by train, subway, and foot

129Weekly Services

4h 30mAverage Duration

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Distance: 187 mi
Duration: 4h 30m

What companies run services between Poole, England and Rye, East Sussex, England?

You can take a train from Poole to Rye via London Waterloo Station, Waterloo station, Euston station, London St Pancras Intl, and Ashford International in around 4h 30m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Seldown Coach Station to Railway Station via Heathrow Terminal 5, Old Steine, North Street, Cornfield Road, and Railway Station in around 8h 21m.

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