The distance between Dundee and Poole is around 721km (448 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to take the train and then fly which takes around 3h 50m.
We've found 8 different ways to get from Dundee to Poole by train, plane, bus and car. The recommended routes, which include information on duration, ticket price, and level of difficulty, can be found below.
👋 Also check out Poole → Dundee if you're planning a return trip.
Take the train to Edinburgh Gateway then fly from Edinburgh (EDI) to Southampton (SOU) then take the train to Poole.
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Take the train to Edinburgh then London Kings Cross and then to Poole.
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Take the bus to Glasgow Buchanan Bus Station then Heathrow Airport London T23 and then to POOLE Dorset.
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There are several options for getting from Dundee to Poole by train, plane, bus and car. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around £38 ($45) and will take around 12hrs. If you need to get there more quickly, you can take the train and then fly and arrive in approximately 3h 50m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately £235 ($280).
The distance between Dundee and Poole is around 721km (448 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 640km (397 miles)
It takes around 3h 50m to get from Dundee and Poole by train and plane. If you are travelling by car it will take around 8h 35m to drive there.
The quickest way to get from Dundee to Poole is to take the train and then fly which takes around 3h 50m and will set you back approx £235 ($280).
The cheapest way to travel between Dundee and Poole, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus which will typically cost around £38 ($45) for a standard one-way ticket.
Yes there is a train service that runs between Dundee and Poole. It typically takes around 8h 10m and departs hourly.
There are no direct train services that runs from Dundee 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 hourly and will take a minimum of 8h 10m.
First ScotRail Service, LNER, CrossCountry, Caledonian Sleeper and South Western Railway run train services between Dundee and Poole. Trains depart hourly and will take around 8h 10m, 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 Dundee and Poole. It typically takes around 12hrs and departs once daily.
There are no direct bus services that runs from Dundee 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 12hrs.
Megabus UK, Scottish Citylink and National Express run regular bus services between Dundee and Poole. Buses run once daily and take around 12hrs on average but will vary depending on you book with.
It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Dundee to Poole. We recommend that you take the train to Edinburgh Gateway then fly from Edinburgh (EDI) to Southampton (SOU) then take the train to Poole. instead which will take 3h 50m.
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 Dundee and Poole. The distance is around 781km (485 miles) by road and it will take around 8h 35m in normal traffic conditons.
If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Dundee to Poole is to take the train and then fly which takes, on average, 3h 50m and will usually cost around £235 ($280).
Transport option | Duration | Cost | Frequency | Distance |
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Train and Plane + 4 similar | 3h 50m | £235($280) | hourly | 721km (448 miles) |
Train to Glasgow Queen Street, plane | 4h 30m | £260($310) | hourly | 793km (492 miles) |
Train to Edinburgh Gateway, plane | 5h 30m | £160($190) | hourly | 788km (490 miles) |
Train to Edinburgh Gateway, plane | 5h 45m | £240($285) | hourly | 832km (517 miles) |
Train to Edinburgh Gateway, plane | 5h 45m | £180($215) | hourly | 816km (507 miles) |
Train | 8h 10m | £140($165) | hourly | 908km (564 miles) |
Bus | 12hrs | £38($45) | once daily | 938km (583 miles) |
Drive | 8h 35m | £89($105) | on demand | 781km (485 miles) |
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The following major airports near Poole offer regular flights to various popular destinations within United Kingdom and internationally.