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

The cheapest way to get from Poole to Southport is to bus which costs £50 - £160 and takes 9h 45m.

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

The fastest way to get from Poole to Southport is to drive which takes 4h 47m and costs £60 - £90.

Is there a direct bus between Poole and Southport?

No, there is no direct bus from Poole station to Southport. However, there are services departing from Seldown Coach Station and arriving at Duke Street via Heathrow Terminal 5, Liverpool, Liverpool One and Queen Square Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 9h 45m.

Is there a direct train between Poole and Southport?

No, there is no direct train from Poole to Southport. However, there are services departing from Poole and arriving at Southport via Bournemouth, Stafford and Wigan Wallgate. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 30m.

How far is it from Poole to Southport?

The distance between Poole and Southport is 286 miles. The road distance is 251.7 miles.

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

The best way to get from Poole to Southport without a car is to train which takes 7h 30m and costs £120 - £200.

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

It takes approximately 7h 30m to get from Poole to Southport, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Poole to Southport bus from?

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

Where do I catch the Poole to Southport train from?

Poole to Southport train services, operated by Cross Country, depart from Bournemouth station.

Train or bus from Poole to Southport?

The best way to get from Poole to Southport is to train which takes 7h 30m and costs £120 - £200. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £50 - £160 and takes 9h 45m.

Where does the Poole to Southport bus arrive?

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

Where does the Poole to Southport train arrive?

Poole to Southport train services, operated by Cross Country, arrive at Stafford station.

Can I drive from Poole to Southport?

Yes, the driving distance between Poole to Southport is 252 miles. It takes approximately 4h 47m to drive from Poole to Southport.

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

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

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Where can I stay near Southport?

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Poole to Southport - 7 ways to travel via train, bus, car, and plane

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Bournemouth to Staffordtrain Bournemouth - Manchester Piccadilly / ...
2. Take the train from Stafford to Wigan North Westerntrain London Euston - Edinburgh / ...
7h 30m
£129–191
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Seldown Coach Station to Heathrow Terminal 5bus 035 / ...
2. Take the bus from Heathrow Terminal 5 to Liverpool, Liverpool Onebus 802
9h 45m
£54–160
Drive 250.2 mi
1. Drive from Poole to Southportcar 250.2 mi
4h 47m
£63–90
Train to Southampton Airport, fly, train
1. Take the train from Poole to Southampton Airport Parkwaytrain
2. Fly from Southampton Airport (SOU) to Manchester Airport (MAN)plane SOU - MAN
3. Take the train from Bolton to Southporttrain
5h 3m
£103–246
Train via Liverpool Central
1. Take the train from Bournemouth to Wolverhamptontrain Bournemouth - Manchester Piccadilly / ...
2. Take the train from Wolverhampton to Liverpool Lime Streettrain Birmingham New Street - Liverpool Lime Street / ...
8h 17m
£125–219
Train, bus
1. Take the train from Salisbury to Newport (S Wales)train
2. Take the train from Newport (S Wales) to Chestertrain
3. Take the bus from Railway Station to Queen Squarebus 1 / ...
12h 19m
£94–168
Bus to London Heathrow Airport, fly, train
1. Take the bus from Bournemouth Station to Heathrow Central Bus Stationbus
2. Fly from London Heathrow Airport (LHR) to Manchester Airport (MAN)plane LHR - MAN
3. Take the train from Bolton to Southporttrain
6h 52m
£91–322

Poole to Southport by train

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Distance: 284.1 mi
Duration: 7h 30m

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

You can take a train from Poole to Southport via Bournemouth, Stafford, Wigan North Western, and Wigan Wallgate in around 7h 30m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Seldown Coach Station to Duke Street via Heathrow Terminal 5, Liverpool, Liverpool One, and Queen Square Bus Station in around 9h 45m.

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