How to travel from Aberdeen to Poole, United Kingdom

The distance between Aberdeen and Poole is around 815km (507 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to fly and then take the train which takes around 4h 25m.

11 routes found

We've found 11 different ways to get from Aberdeen to Poole by train, bus, car and plane. The recommended routes, which include information on duration, ticket price, and level of difficulty, can be found below.

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Fly to London Gatwick (LGW), Train

Fly from Aberdeen (ABZ) to London Gatwick (LGW) then take the train to Poole.

  • Duration4h 25m
  • Flight time1h 40m
  • Typical cost
    £170($200)
Operated by

Multiple operators

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Train

Take the train to Edinburgh then London Kings Cross and then to Poole.

  • Duration8h 55m
  • Departsevery 3 hours
  • Typical cost
    £160($190)
Operated by

Multiple train operators

1 similiar route

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Bus

Take the bus to Glasgow Buchanan Bus Station then Heathrow Airport London T23 and then to POOLE Dorset.

  • Duration13h 30m
  • Departsonce daily
  • Typical cost
    £42($50)
Operated by

Multiple bus operators

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Drive

Drive to Poole.

  • Duration9h 40m
  • Distance884km (549 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Aberdeen and Poole

There are several options for getting from Aberdeen to Poole by train, bus, car and plane. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around £42 ($50) and will take around 13h 30m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can fly and then take the train and arrive in approximately 4h 25m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately £170 ($200).

The distance between Aberdeen and Poole is around 815km (507 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 713km (443 miles)

It takes around 8h 55m to get from Aberdeen and Poole by train. If you are travelling by car it will take around 9h 40m to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Aberdeen to Poole is to fly and then take the train which takes around 4h 25m and will set you back approx £170 ($200).

The cheapest way to travel between Aberdeen and Poole, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus which will typically cost around £42 ($50) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

Yes there is a train service that runs between Aberdeen and Poole. It typically takes around 8h 55m and departs every 3 hours.

There are no direct train services that runs from Aberdeen to Poole. However, you can instead can take several connecting trains with a changeover in Edinburgh, London Kings Cross, Euston station and Waterloo station. These services run every 3 hours and will take a minimum of 8h 55m.

First ScotRail Service, LNER, CrossCountry, Caledonian Sleeper and South Western Railway run train services between Aberdeen and Poole. Trains depart every 3 hours and will take around 8h 55m, however, this may vary depending on the particular service and whether it runs express or stops all stations.

Bus travel

Yes there is a bus that runs regularly from Aberdeen and Poole. It typically takes around 13h 30m and departs once daily.

There are no direct bus services that runs from Aberdeen to Poole. However, you can instead can take several connecting buses with changeovers in Glasgow Buchanan Bus Station and Heathrow Airport London T23. These services run once daily and will take a minimum of 13h 30m.

Megabus UK, Scottish Citylink and National Express run regular bus services between Aberdeen and Poole. Buses run once daily and take around 13h 30m on average but will vary depending on you book with.

Flights and Airlines

It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Aberdeen to Poole. We recommend that you take the train to Haymarket then fly from Edinburgh (EDI) to Southampton (SOU) then take the train to Poole. instead which will take 5hrs.

The closest major airport to Poole is Bournemouth Airport (BOH) (BOH) which is approximately 10km (6 miles) from Poole. Southampton Airport (SOU) (SOU) and Bristol Airport (BRS) (BRS) are also nearby and might be a better alternative airport depending on where you are flying from.

Drive yourself

Yes it is possible to drive from Aberdeen and Poole. The distance is around 884km (549 miles) by road and it will take around 9h 40m in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Aberdeen to Poole is to take the train which takes, on average, 8h 55m and will usually cost around £160 ($190).

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Compare travel optionsbetween Aberdeen and Poole

Transport options from Aberdeen to Poole
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Fly to London Gatwick (LGW), Train + 6 similar
4h 25m
£170($200)
hourly910km (565 miles)
Fly to Bristol (BRS), train4h 40m
£335($395)
hourly850km (528 miles)
Plane and Train4h 45m
£265($315)
hourly869km (540 miles)
Fly to London Luton (LTN), train4h 45m
£190($220)
hourly849km (528 miles)
Fly to Birmingham (BHX), Train4h 60m
£260($305)
every 3 hours815km (507 miles)
Train and Plane5hrs
£255($300)
every 3 hours847km (526 miles)
Train to Haymarket, plane6h 45m
£180($215)
every 3 hours914km (568 miles)
Train + 1 similar
8h 55m
£160($190)
every 3 hours1,020km (634 miles)
Train via London Euston11h 45m
£110($135)
once a week1,032km (641 miles)
Bus
13h 30m
£42($50)
once daily1,040km (646 miles)
Drive
9h 40m
£100($120)
on demand884km (549 miles)

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Airports near Poole

The following major airports near Poole offer regular flights to various popular destinations within United Kingdom and internationally.

BOH
Bournemouth Airport (BOH)
International Airport
Distance
10km (6 miles) from Poole
SOU
Southampton Airport (SOU)
Domestic Airport
Distance
48km (30 miles) from Poole
BRS
Bristol Airport (BRS)
International Airport
Distance
89km (55 miles) from Poole