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

The cheapest way to get from Portsmouth to Poole is to bus which costs £10 - £26 and takes 1h 45m.

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

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

Is there a direct bus between Portsmouth and Poole?

Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Clarence Pier and arriving at Seldown Coach Station station. Services depart three times a week, and operate Friday, Saturday and Sunday. The journey takes approximately 1h 45m.

Is there a direct train between Portsmouth and Poole?

No, there is no direct train from Portsmouth to Poole. However, there are services departing from Portsmouth & Southsea and arriving at Poole via Southampton Central. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 48m.

How far is it from Portsmouth to Poole?

The distance between Portsmouth and Poole is 57 miles. The road distance is 54.7 miles.

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

The best way to get from Portsmouth to Poole without a car is to bus which takes 1h 45m and costs £10 - £26.

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

The bus from Clarence Pier to Seldown Coach Station takes 1h 45m including transfers and departs three times a week.

Where do I catch the Portsmouth to Poole bus from?

Portsmouth to Poole bus services, operated by National Express, depart from Clarence Pier station.

Where do I catch the Portsmouth to Poole train from?

Portsmouth to Poole train services, operated by Great Western Railway (GWR), depart from Portsmouth & Southsea station.

Train or bus from Portsmouth to Poole?

The best way to get from Portsmouth to Poole is to bus which takes 1h 45m and costs £10 - £26. Alternatively, you can train, which costs £24 - £60 and takes 1h 48m.

Where does the Portsmouth to Poole bus arrive?

Portsmouth to Poole bus services, operated by National Express, arrive at Seldown Coach Station.

Where does the Portsmouth to Poole train arrive?

Portsmouth to Poole train services, operated by Great Western Railway (GWR), arrive at Southampton Central station.

Can I drive from Portsmouth to Poole?

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

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

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

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1. Take the bus from Clarence Pier to Seldown Coach Stationbus Vc1
1h 45m
£10–26
Train
1. Take the train from Portsmouth & Southsea to Southampton Centraltrain Portsmouth Harbour - Cardiff Central / ...
2. Take the train from Southampton Central to Pooletrain London Waterloo - Weymouth / ...
1h 48m
£24–58
Drive 54.4 mi
1. Drive from Portsmouth to Poolecar 54.4 mi
1h 5m
£14–20

Portsmouth to Poole by train

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Distance: 56.3 mi
Duration: 1h 45m

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

National Express operates a bus from Clarence Pier to Seldown Coach Station 3 times a week. Tickets cost £10–26 and the journey takes 1h 45m. Alternatively, you can take a train from Portsmouth & Southsea to Poole via Southampton Central in around 1h 48m.

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