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.
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.
👋 Also check out Poole → Chester if you're planning a return trip.
Take the train to Manchester Airport then fly from Manchester (MAN) to Southampton (SOU) then take the train to Poole.
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Take the train to London Euston and then to Poole.
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Take the bus to London Victoria Coach Station and then to POOLE Dorset.
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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.
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.
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.
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.
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).
Transport option | Duration | Cost | Frequency | Distance |
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Train and Plane + 3 similar | 3h 30m | £265($315) | hourly | 418km (260 miles) |
Train to Manchester Airport, plane | 5hrs | £225($265) | hourly | 579km (360 miles) |
Train to Manchester Airport, plane | 5h 10m | £230($270) | hourly | 535km (333 miles) |
Plane and Train | 5h 30m | £260($310) | hourly | 929km (577 miles) |
Train | 4h 20m | £140($170) | every 3 hours | 472km (293 miles) |
Bus | 7h 50m | £25($29) | once daily | 501km (311 miles) |
Drive | 4h 20m | £41($49) | on demand | 361km (224 miles) |
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The following major airports near Poole offer regular flights to various popular destinations within United Kingdom and internationally.