There are 3 ways to get from Reading to Poole (Station) by train or car
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Train
best- Take the train from Reading to Bournemouthtrain Manchester Piccadilly - Bournemouth / ...
1h 47m£42–60Drive 77.1 mi
cheapest- Drive from Reading to Poole (Station)car 77.1 mi
1h 34m£19–28Train via Basingstoke
- Take the train from Basingstoke to Pooletrain London Waterloo - Weymouth / ...
2h 14m£32–74
Reading to Poole (Station) by train
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The cheapest way to get from Reading to Poole (Station) is to drive which costs £19 - £28 and takes 1h 34m.
The fastest way to get from Reading to Poole (Station) is to drive which takes 1h 34m and costs £19 - £28.
No, there is no direct train from Reading to Poole (Station). However, there are services departing from Reading and arriving at Poole via Bournemouth. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 47m.
The distance between Reading and Poole (Station) is 82 miles. The road distance is 77.6 miles.
The best way to get from Reading to Poole (Station) without a car is to train which takes 1h 47m and costs £40 - £65.
It takes approximately 1h 47m to get from Reading to Poole (Station), including transfers.
Reading to Poole (Station) train services, operated by Cross Country, depart from Reading station.
Reading to Poole (Station) train services, operated by Cross Country, arrive at Bournemouth station.
Yes, the driving distance between Reading to Poole (Station) is 78 miles. It takes approximately 1h 34m to drive from Reading to Poole (Station).
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What companies run services between Reading, England and Poole (Station), England?
Cross Country operates a train from Reading to Bournemouth hourly. Tickets cost £40–60 and the journey takes 1h 23m.
- Phone
- +44 3447 369 123
- [email protected]
- Website
- Cross Country
Train from Reading to Bournemouth
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 23m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £40–60
- Website
- Cross Country
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