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 £6 - £9 and takes 3h 51m.

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?

No, there is no direct bus from Portsmouth to Poole station. However, there are services departing from City Shops South and arriving at Poole Seldown Coach Station via Southampton Central Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 51m.

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 59 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 train which takes 1h 48m and costs £24 - £60.

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

It takes approximately 1h 48m to get from Portsmouth to Poole, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Portsmouth to Poole bus from?

Portsmouth to Poole bus services, operated by First Portsmouth, Fareham & Gosport, depart from City Shops South 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 train which takes 1h 48m and costs £24 - £60. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £6 - £9 and takes 3h 51m.

Where does the Portsmouth to Poole bus arrive?

Portsmouth to Poole bus services, operated by First Portsmouth, Fareham & Gosport, arrive at Central 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 4 ways to get from Portsmouth to Poole by train, bus, or car

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Train
best
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
£24–57
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from City Shops South to Central Stationbus X5 / ...
2. Take the bus from Southampton Central Station to Poole Seldown Coach Stationbus Uk061
3h 51m
£6–9
Bus, train
1. Take the bus from City Shops South to Central Stationbus X5 / ...
2. Take the train from Southampton Central to Pooletrain London Waterloo - Weymouth / ...
2h 47m
£17–38
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: 58.9 mi
Duration: 1h 48m

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

You can take a train from Portsmouth & Southsea to Poole via Southampton Central in around 1h 48m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from City Shops South to Poole Seldown Coach Station via Southampton Central Station in around 3h 51m.

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