There are 3 ways to get from Worcester to Poole by train or car
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Train via Reading
best- Take the train from Worcester Shrub Hill to Readingtrain Great Malvern - London Paddington / ...
- Take the train from Reading to Bournemouthtrain Manchester Piccadilly - Bournemouth / ...
4h 22m£67–118Drive 121.7 mi
cheapest- Drive from Worcester to Poolecar 121.7 mi
2h 43m£31–44Train
- Take the train from Worcester Foregate Street to Salisburytrain Worcester Foregate Street - Salisbury
6h 27m£57–96
Worcester to Poole by train
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Worcester to Poole is to drive which costs £30 - £45 and takes 2h 43m.
The fastest way to get from Worcester to Poole is to drive which takes 2h 43m and costs £30 - £45.
No, there is no direct train from Worcester to Poole. However, there are services departing from Worcester Shrub Hill and arriving at Poole via Reading and Bournemouth. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 22m.
The distance between Worcester and Poole is 166 miles. The road distance is 122.4 miles.
The best way to get from Worcester to Poole without a car is to train via Reading which takes 4h 22m and costs £65 - £120.
It takes approximately 4h 22m to get from Worcester to Poole, including transfers.
Worcester to Poole train services, operated by Great Western Railway (GWR), depart from Worcester Shrub Hill station.
Worcester to Poole train services, operated by Great Western Railway (GWR), arrive at Reading station.
Yes, the driving distance between Worcester to Poole is 122 miles. It takes approximately 2h 43m to drive from Worcester to Poole.
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What companies run services between Worcester, England and Poole, England?
You can take a train from Worcester Shrub Hill to Poole via Reading and Bournemouth in around 4h 22m.
- Phone
- +44 (0)345 7000 125
- [email protected]
- Website
- Great Western Railway (GWR)
Train from Worcester Shrub Hill to Reading
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 41m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £35–65
- Website
- Great Western Railway (GWR)
Train from Worcester Foregate Street to Salisbury
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 17m
- Frequency
- 5 times a week
- Estimated price
- £50–90
- Website
- Great Western Railway (GWR)
- Phone
- +44 3447 369 123
- [email protected]
- Website
- Cross Country
Train from Reading to Bournemouth
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 23m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £30–50
- Website
- Cross Country
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