How to travel from Dundee to Poole, United Kingdom

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.

8 routes found

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.

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Train and Plane

Take the train to Edinburgh Gateway then fly from Edinburgh (EDI) to Southampton (SOU) then take the train to Poole.

  • Duration3h 50m
  • Flight time1h 25m
  • Typical cost
    £235($280)
Operated by

Multiple operators

4 similiar routes

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Train

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

  • Duration8h 10m
  • Departshourly
  • Typical cost
    £140($165)
Operated by

Multiple train operators

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Bus

Take the bus to Glasgow Buchanan Bus Station then Heathrow Airport London T23 and then to POOLE Dorset.

  • Duration12hrs
  • Departsonce daily
  • Typical cost
    £38($45)
Operated by

Multiple bus operators

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Drive

Drive to Poole.

  • Duration8h 35m
  • Distance781km (485 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Dundee and Poole

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.

Train travel

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.

Bus travel

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.

Flights and Airlines

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.

Drive yourself

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).

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Compare travel optionsbetween Dundee and Poole

Transport options from Dundee to Poole
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Train and Plane + 4 similar
3h 50m
£235($280)
hourly721km (448 miles)
Train to Glasgow Queen Street, plane4h 30m
£260($310)
hourly793km (492 miles)
Train to Edinburgh Gateway, plane5h 30m
£160($190)
hourly788km (490 miles)
Train to Edinburgh Gateway, plane5h 45m
£240($285)
hourly832km (517 miles)
Train to Edinburgh Gateway, plane5h 45m
£180($215)
hourly816km (507 miles)
Train
8h 10m
£140($165)
hourly908km (564 miles)
Bus
12hrs
£38($45)
once daily938km (583 miles)
Drive
8h 35m
£89($105)
on demand781km (485 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