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How to get fromSouthend-on-Sea to Pooleby train or car

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There are 3 ways to get from Southend-on-Sea to Poole by train or car

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  1. Train

    best
    1. Take the train from Southend Central to West Hamtrain train Shoeburyness - London Fenchurch Street / ...
    2. Take the train from London Waterloo to Pooletrain train London Waterloo - Weymouth / ...
    3h 41m
    £56–108

  2. Drive  154.9 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Southend-on-Sea to Poolecar car 154.9 mi
    2h 54m
    £39–57

  3. Train via Reading

    1. Take the train from Southend Victoria to London Liverpool Streettrain train
    2. Take the train from Liverpool Street Station to Readingtrain train
    3. Take the train from Reading to Bournemouthtrain train
    5h 32m
    £83–143

Southend-on-Sea to Poole by train and subway

Calendar162Weekly Services
Duration3h 41mAverage Duration
Ticket£56Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 152.5 mi
  • Duration: 3h 41m

What companies run services between Southend-on-Sea, England and Poole, England?

You can take a train from Southend Central to Poole via West Ham, West Ham station, Waterloo Station, and London Waterloo in around 3h 41m.

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