How to travel from Bradford to Poole, United Kingdom

The distance between Bradford and Poole is around 422km (262 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to take the train and then fly which takes around 3h 30m.

7 routes found

We've found 7 different ways to get from Bradford 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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Train and Plane

Take the train to Manchester Victoria then fly from Manchester (MAN) to Southampton (SOU) then take the train to Poole.

  • Duration3h 30m
  • Flight time1hr
  • Typical cost
    £250($295)
Operated by

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3 similiar routes

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Train

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

  • Duration4h 50m
  • Departshourly
  • Typical cost
    £90($110)
Operated by

Multiple train operators

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Bus

Take the bus to London Victoria Coach Station and then to POOLE Dorset.

  • Duration7h 50m
  • Departstwice daily
  • Typical cost
    £25($29)
Operated by

Multiple bus operators

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Drive

Drive to Poole.

  • Duration4h 35m
  • Distance439km (273 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Bradford and Poole

There are several options for getting from Bradford to Poole by train, bus, car and plane. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around £25 ($29) and will take around 7h 50m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can take the train and then fly and arrive in approximately 3h 30m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately £250 ($295).

The distance between Bradford and Poole is around 422km (262 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 340km (211 miles)

It takes around 4h 50m to get from Bradford and Poole by train. If you are travelling by car it will take around 4h 35m to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Bradford to Poole is to take the train and then fly which takes around 3h 30m and will set you back approx £250 ($295).

The cheapest way to travel between Bradford and Poole, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus which will typically cost around £25 ($29) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

Yes there is a train service that runs between Bradford and Poole. It typically takes around 4h 50m and departs hourly.

There are no direct train services that runs from Bradford to Poole. However, you can instead can take several connecting trains with a changeover in Leeds, London Kings Cross, Euston station and Waterloo station. These services run hourly and will take a minimum of 4h 50m.

LNER and South Western Railway run train services between Bradford and Poole. Trains depart hourly and will take around 4h 50m, 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 Bradford and Poole. It typically takes around 7h 50m and departs twice daily.

There are no direct bus services that runs from Bradford to Poole. However, you can instead can take several connecting buses with changeovers in London Victoria Coach Station. These services run twice daily and will take a minimum of 7h 50m.

FlixBus, National Express and Megabus UK run regular bus services between Bradford and Poole. Buses run twice daily and take around 7h 50m on average but will vary depending on you book with.

Flights and Airlines

It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Bradford to Poole. We recommend that you take the train to Manchester Victoria then fly from Manchester (MAN) to Southampton (SOU) then take the train to Poole. instead which will take 3h 30m.

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 Bradford and Poole. The distance is around 439km (273 miles) by road and it will take around 4h 35m in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Bradford to Poole is to take the train which takes, on average, 4h 50m and will usually cost around £90 ($110).

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Compare travel optionsbetween Bradford and Poole

Transport options from Bradford to Poole
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Train and Plane + 3 similar
3h 30m
£250($295)
hourly422km (262 miles)
Train to Newcastle, plane4h 25m
£230($275)
once daily712km (443 miles)
Train to Manchester Victoria, plane4h 50m
£265($310)
hourly500km (311 miles)
Plane and Train5h 55m
£205($240)
hourly951km (591 miles)
Train
4h 50m
£90($110)
hourly499km (310 miles)
Bus
7h 50m
£25($29)
twice daily512km (318 miles)
Drive
4h 35m
£76($90)
on demand439km (273 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