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

The cheapest way to get from Preston to Poole is to bus which costs £40 - £80 and takes 8h 13m.

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

The fastest way to get from Preston to Poole is to train and fly which takes 4h 37m and costs £95 - £240.

Is there a direct bus between Preston and Poole?

No, there is no direct bus from Preston station to Poole station. However, there are services departing from Bus Station and arriving at Seldown Coach Station via Manchester Central Coach Station and Heathrow Terminal 5. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 13m.

Is there a direct train between Preston and Poole?

No, there is no direct train from Preston to Poole. However, there are services departing from Preston and arriving at Poole via Stafford and Bournemouth. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 25m.

How far is it from Preston to Poole?

The distance between Preston and Poole is 283 miles. The road distance is 250.8 miles.

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

The best way to get from Preston to Poole without a car is to train which takes 6h 25m and costs £110 - £190.

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

It takes approximately 6h 25m to get from Preston to Poole, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Preston to Poole bus from?

Preston to Poole bus services, operated by National Express, depart from Bus Station.

Where do I catch the Preston to Poole train from?

Preston to Poole train services, operated by Avanti West Coast, depart from Preston station.

Train or bus from Preston to Poole?

The best way to get from Preston to Poole is to train which takes 6h 25m and costs £110 - £190. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £40 - £80 and takes 8h 13m.

Where does the Preston to Poole bus arrive?

Preston to Poole bus services, operated by National Express, arrive at Manchester Central Coach Station.

Where does the Preston to Poole train arrive?

Preston to Poole train services, operated by Avanti West Coast, arrive at Stafford station.

Can I drive from Preston to Poole?

Yes, the driving distance between Preston to Poole is 251 miles. It takes approximately 4h 43m to drive from Preston to Poole.

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

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Where can I stay near Poole?

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Preston to Staffordtrain Edinburgh - London Euston / ...
2. Take the train from Stafford to Bournemouthtrain Manchester Piccadilly - Bournemouth / ...
6h 25m
£113–185
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Bus Station to Manchester Central Coach Stationbus 181 / ...
2. Take the bus from Manchester Central Coach Station to Heathrow Terminal 5bus 802
3. Take the bus from Heathrow Terminal 5 to Seldown Coach Stationbus 035 / ...
8h 13m
£41–76
Drive 249.4 mi
1. Drive from Preston to Poolecar 249.4 mi
4h 43m
£63–90
Train, fly to Southampton Airport
1. Take the train from Preston to Manchester Airporttrain
2. Fly from Manchester Airport (MAN) to Southampton Airport (SOU)plane MAN - SOU
3. Take the train from Southampton Airport Parkway to Pooletrain
4h 37m
£96–235
Train, fly to London Heathrow Airport
1. Take the train from Preston to Manchester Airporttrain
2. Fly from Manchester Airport (MAN) to London Heathrow Airport (LHR)plane MAN - LHR
3. Take the train from Woking to Pooletrain
6h 36m
£100–329

Preston to Poole by train

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Distance: 281.9 mi
Duration: 6h 25m

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

You can take a train from Preston to Poole via Stafford and Bournemouth in around 6h 25m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Bus Station to Seldown Coach Station via Manchester Central Coach Station and Heathrow Terminal 5 in around 8h 13m.

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