How to travel from Chester to Poole, United Kingdom

The distance between Chester and Poole is around 361km (224 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 Chester 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 Airport then fly from Manchester (MAN) to Southampton (SOU) then take the train to Poole.

  • Duration3h 30m
  • Flight time1h 10m
  • Typical cost
    £265($315)
Operated by

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3 similiar routes

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Train

Take the train to London Euston and then to Poole.

  • Duration4h 20m
  • Departsevery 3 hours
  • Typical cost
    £140($170)
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
  • Departsonce daily
  • Typical cost
    £25($29)
Operated by

Multiple bus operators

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Drive

Drive to Poole.

  • Duration4h 20m
  • Distance361km (224 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Chester and Poole

There are several options for getting from Chester 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 £265 ($315).

The distance between Chester and Poole is around 361km (224 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 280km (174 miles)

It takes around 4h 20m to get from Chester and Poole by train. If you are travelling by car it will take around 4h 20m to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Chester to Poole is to take the train and then fly which takes around 3h 30m and will set you back approx £265 ($315).

The cheapest way to travel between Chester 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 Chester and Poole. It typically takes around 4h 20m and departs every 3 hours.

There are no direct train services that runs from Chester to Poole. However, you can instead can take several connecting trains with a changeover in London Euston and Waterloo station. These services run every 3 hours and will take a minimum of 4h 20m.

Avanti West Coast and South Western Railway run train services between Chester and Poole. Trains depart every 3 hours and will take around 4h 20m, 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 Chester and Poole. It typically takes around 7h 50m and departs once daily.

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

FlixBus, National Express and Megabus UK run regular bus services between Chester and Poole. Buses run once 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 Chester to Poole. We recommend that you take the train to Manchester Airport 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 Chester and Poole. The distance is around 361km (224 miles) by road and it will take around 4h 20m in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Chester to Poole is to take the train which takes, on average, 4h 20m and will usually cost around £140 ($170).

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Compare travel optionsbetween Chester and Poole

Transport options from Chester to Poole
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Train and Plane + 3 similar
3h 30m
£265($315)
hourly418km (260 miles)
Train to Manchester Airport, plane5hrs
£225($265)
hourly579km (360 miles)
Train to Manchester Airport, plane5h 10m
£230($270)
hourly535km (333 miles)
Plane and Train5h 30m
£260($310)
hourly929km (577 miles)
Train
4h 20m
£140($170)
every 3 hours472km (293 miles)
Bus
7h 50m
£25($29)
once daily501km (311 miles)
Drive
4h 20m
£41($49)
on demand361km (224 miles)

Top Carriersoperating between Chester and Poole

Train operators

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