There are 3 ways to get from Stoke-on-Trent to Poole by train, bus, or car
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Train
best- Take the train from Stoke-on-Trent to Bournemouthtrain Manchester Piccadilly - Bournemouth / ...
4h 41m£97–145Bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Stoke-on-Trent to London Heathrow Airportbus Uk980 / ...
- Take the bus from London Heathrow Airport to Poole Seldown Coach Stationbus Uk061
6h 53m£31–46Drive 186.5 mi
- Drive from Stoke-on-Trent to Poolecar 186.5 mi
3h 45m£47–68
Stoke-on-Trent to Poole by train
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Stoke-on-Trent to Poole is to bus which costs £30 - £50 and takes 6h 53m.
The fastest way to get from Stoke-on-Trent to Poole is to drive which takes 3h 45m and costs £45 - £70.
No, there is no direct bus from Stoke-on-Trent to Poole station. However, there are services departing from Stoke-on-Trent and arriving at Poole Seldown Coach Station via London Heathrow Airport. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 53m.
No, there is no direct train from Stoke-on-Trent to Poole. However, there are services departing from Stoke-on-Trent and arriving at Poole via Bournemouth. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 41m.
The distance between Stoke-on-Trent and Poole is 224 miles. The road distance is 187.6 miles.
The best way to get from Stoke-on-Trent to Poole without a car is to train which takes 4h 41m and costs £95 - £150.
It takes approximately 4h 41m to get from Stoke-on-Trent to Poole, including transfers.
Stoke-on-Trent to Poole bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Stoke-on-Trent station.
Stoke-on-Trent to Poole train services, operated by Cross Country, depart from Stoke-on-Trent station.
The best way to get from Stoke-on-Trent to Poole is to train which takes 4h 41m and costs £95 - £150. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £30 - £50 and takes 6h 53m.
What companies run services between Stoke-on-Trent, England and Poole, England?
Cross Country operates a train from Stoke-on-Trent to Bournemouth every 2 hours. Tickets cost £95–140 and the journey takes 4h 11m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Stoke-on-Trent to Poole Seldown Coach Station via London Heathrow Airport in around 6h 53m.
- Phone
- +44 3447 369 123
- [email protected]
- Website
- Cross Country
Train from Stoke-on-Trent to Bournemouth
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 11m
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- £95–140
- Website
- Cross Country
Rome2Rio's guide to FlixBus
Contact Details
- Phone
- +49 30 300 137 300
- [email protected]
- Website
- Flixbus
Bus from Stoke-on-Trent to London Heathrow Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 35m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £19–28
- Website
- Flixbus
Bus from London Heathrow Airport to Poole Seldown Coach Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 50m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £12–18
- Website
- Flixbus
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Booking & Getting There
Stoke-on-Trent to Poole bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at London Heathrow Airport station.
Stoke-on-Trent to Poole train services, operated by Cross Country, arrive at Bournemouth station.
Yes, the driving distance between Stoke-on-Trent to Poole is 188 miles. It takes approximately 3h 45m to drive from Stoke-on-Trent to Poole.
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