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

The cheapest way to get from Colchester to Poole is to bus which costs £25 - £55 and takes 6h 49m.

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

The fastest way to get from Colchester to Poole is to drive which takes 3h 35m and costs £40 - £60.

Is there a direct bus between Colchester and Poole?

No, there is no direct bus from Colchester to Poole station. However, there are services departing from Coach Stop and arriving at Poole Seldown Coach Station via Coach Station and London Heathrow Airport Terminal 5. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 49m.

Is there a direct train between Colchester and Poole?

No, there is no direct train from Colchester to Poole. However, there are services departing from Colchester and arriving at Poole via Stratford station and London Waterloo. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 36m.

How far is it from Colchester to Poole?

The distance between Colchester and Poole is 170 miles. The road distance is 164.9 miles.

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

The best way to get from Colchester to Poole without a car is to train which takes 3h 36m and costs £65 - £130.

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

It takes approximately 3h 36m to get from Colchester to Poole, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Colchester to Poole bus from?

Colchester to Poole bus services, operated by National Express, depart from Coach Stop station.

Where do I catch the Colchester to Poole train from?

Colchester to Poole train services, operated by Greater Anglia, depart from Colchester station.

Train or bus from Colchester to Poole?

The best way to get from Colchester to Poole is to train which takes 3h 36m and costs £65 - £130. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £25 - £55 and takes 6h 49m.

Where does the Colchester to Poole bus arrive?

Colchester to Poole bus services, operated by National Express, arrive at Coach Station.

Where does the Colchester to Poole train arrive?

Colchester to Poole train services, operated by Greater Anglia, arrive at Stratford (London) station.

Can I drive from Colchester to Poole?

Yes, the driving distance between Colchester to Poole is 165 miles. It takes approximately 3h 35m to drive from Colchester to Poole.

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

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Colchester to Poole - 4 ways to travel via train, bus, car, and line 371 bus

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There are 4 ways to get from Colchester to Poole by train, bus, or car

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Colchester to Stratford (London)train Norwich - London Liverpool Street / ...
2. Take the train from London Waterloo to Pooletrain London Waterloo - Weymouth / ...
3h 36m
£68–130
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Coach Stop to Coach Stationbus 717 / ...
2. Take the bus from Coach Station to Heathrow Terminal 5bus 727 / ...
3. Take the bus from London Heathrow Airport Terminal 5 to Poole Seldown Coach Stationbus
6h 49m
£25–51
Drive 163.9 mi
1. Drive from Colchester to Poolecar 163.9 mi
3h 35m
£41–59
Line 371 bus, line 351 bus, train, bus
1. Take the bus from Crouch Street to Bus Stationbus 371 / ...
2. Take the bus from Bus Station to Brentwood stationbus 351
3. Take the train from Brentwood to London Paddingtontrain
4. Take the train from London Paddington to Readingtrain
5. Take the train from Reading to Bournemouthtrain
6. Take the bus from Bournemouth Station to The Georgebus 17 / ...
7h 13m
£69–149

Colchester to Poole by train and subway

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Distance: 169.3 mi
Duration: 3h 36m

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

You can take a train from Colchester to Poole via Stratford (London), Stratford station, Waterloo Station, and London Waterloo in around 3h 36m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Coach Stop to Poole Seldown Coach Station via Coach Station, Heathrow Terminal 5, and London Heathrow Airport Terminal 5 in around 6h 49m.

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