How to travel from Cambridge to Poole, United Kingdom

The distance between Cambridge and Poole is around 259km (161 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to drive which takes around 2h 50m.

3 routes found

We've found 3 different ways to get from Cambridge to Poole by train, bus and car. The recommended routes, which include information on duration, ticket price, and level of difficulty, can be found below.

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Train

Take the train to London Bridge and then to Poole.

  • Duration3h 30m
  • Departshourly
  • Typical cost
    £90($110)
Operated by

Multiple train operators

💰 Cheapest
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Bus

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

  • Duration5hrs
  • Departstwice daily
  • Typical cost
    £15($18)
Operated by

Multiple bus operators

🚀 Fastest
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Drive

Drive to Poole.

  • Duration2h 50m
  • Distance259km (161 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Cambridge and Poole

There are several options for getting from Cambridge to Poole by train, bus and car. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around £15 ($18) and will take around 5hrs. If you need to get there more quickly, you can drive and arrive in approximately 2h 50m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately £30 ($35).

The distance between Cambridge and Poole is around 259km (161 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 217km (135 miles)

It takes around 3h 30m to get from Cambridge and Poole by train. If you are travelling by car it will take around 2h 50m to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Cambridge to Poole is to drive which takes around 2h 50m and will set you back approx £30 ($35).

The cheapest way to travel between Cambridge and Poole, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus which will typically cost around £15 ($18) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

Yes there is a train service that runs between Cambridge and Poole. It typically takes around 3h 30m and departs hourly.

There are no direct train services that runs from Cambridge to Poole. However, you can instead can take several connecting trains with a changeover in London Bridge and Waterloo station. These services run hourly and will take a minimum of 3h 30m.

Thameslink and South Western Railway run train services between Cambridge and Poole. Trains depart hourly and will take around 3h 30m, 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 Cambridge and Poole. It typically takes around 5hrs and departs twice daily.

There are no direct bus services that runs from Cambridge 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 5hrs.

FlixBus, National Express and Megabus UK run regular bus services between Cambridge and Poole. Buses run twice daily and take around 5hrs on average but will vary depending on you book with.

Flights and Airlines

It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Cambridge to Poole. We recommend that you take the train to London Bridge and then 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 Cambridge and Poole. The distance is around 259km (161 miles) by road and it will take around 2h 50m in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Cambridge to Poole is to take the train which takes, on average, 3h 30m and will usually cost around £90 ($110).

How do I get from Cambridge to Poole

Compare travel optionsbetween Cambridge and Poole

Transport options from Cambridge to Poole
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Train
3h 30m
£90($110)
hourly281km (175 miles)
Bus
5hrs
£15($18)
twice daily278km (173 miles)
Drive
2h 50m
£30($35)
on demand259km (161 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