The distance between Edinburgh and Poole is around 644km (400 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to fly and then take the train which takes around 2h 55m.
We've found 7 different ways to get from Edinburgh to Poole by plane, 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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Fly from Edinburgh (EDI) to Southampton (SOU) then take the train to Poole.
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Take the train to London Kings Cross and then to Poole.
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Take the bus to Heathrow Airport London T23 and then to POOLE Dorset.
There are several options for getting from Edinburgh to Poole by plane, train, bus and car. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around £26 ($31) and will take around 11h 10m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can fly and then take the train and arrive in approximately 2h 55m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately £215 ($255).
The distance between Edinburgh and Poole is around 644km (400 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 585km (364 miles)
It takes around 2h 55m to get from Edinburgh and Poole by plane and train. If you are travelling by car it will take around 7h 45m to drive there.
The quickest way to get from Edinburgh to Poole is to fly and then take the train which takes around 2h 55m and will set you back approx £215 ($255).
The cheapest way to travel between Edinburgh and Poole, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus which will typically cost around £26 ($31) for a standard one-way ticket.
Yes there is a train service that runs between Edinburgh and Poole. It typically takes around 6h 35m and departs hourly.
There are no direct train services that runs from Edinburgh to Poole. However, you can instead can take several connecting trains with a changeover in London Kings Cross, Euston station and Waterloo station. These services run hourly and will take a minimum of 6h 35m.
LNER and South Western Railway run train services between Edinburgh and Poole. Trains depart hourly and will take around 6h 35m, 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 Edinburgh and Poole. It typically takes around 11h 10m and departs once daily.
There are no direct bus services that runs from Edinburgh to Poole. However, you can instead can take several connecting buses with changeovers in Heathrow Airport London T23. These services run once daily and will take a minimum of 11h 10m.
National Express and Megabus UK run regular bus services between Edinburgh and Poole. Buses run once daily and take around 11h 10m on average but will vary depending on you book with.
It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Edinburgh to Poole. We recommend that you fly from Edinburgh (EDI) to Southampton (SOU) then take the train to Poole. instead which will take 2h 55m.
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 Edinburgh and Poole. The distance is around 693km (430 miles) by road and it will take around 7h 45m in normal traffic conditons.
If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Edinburgh to Poole is to fly and then take the train which takes, on average, 2h 55m and will usually cost around £215 ($255).
Transport option | Duration | Cost | Frequency | Distance |
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Plane and Train + 3 similar | 2h 55m | £215($255) | hourly | 644km (400 miles) |
Train and Plane | 3h 50m | £260($310) | hourly | 737km (458 miles) |
Fly to Bristol (BRS), train | 4h 35m | £185($220) | hourly | 711km (442 miles) |
Fly to London Luton (LTN), train | 4h 55m | £175($210) | hourly | 742km (461 miles) |
Train | 6h 35m | £140($165) | hourly | 814km (506 miles) |
Bus | 11h 10m | £26($31) | once daily | 774km (481 miles) |
Drive | 7h 45m | £79($95) | on demand | 693km (430 miles) |
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The following major airports near Poole offer regular flights to various popular destinations within United Kingdom and internationally.