The distance between Ely and Poole is around 289km (180 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to drive which takes around 3h 10m.
We've found 3 different ways to get from Ely to Poole by train, 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 → Ely if you're planning a return trip.
Take the train to London Kings Cross and then to Poole.
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Take the train to Stansted Airport and then to London Liverpool Street then take the bus to Poole Dorset.
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There are several options for getting from Ely to Poole by train, bus and car. The cheapest option is to take the train and then take the bus which costs around £70 ($83) and will take around 5h 25m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can drive and arrive in approximately 3h 10m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately £51 ($60).
The distance between Ely and Poole is around 289km (180 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 240km (149 miles)
It takes around 3h 35m to get from Ely and Poole by train. If you are travelling by car it will take around 3h 10m to drive there.
The quickest way to get from Ely to Poole is to drive which takes around 3h 10m and will set you back approx £51 ($60).
The cheapest way to travel between Ely and Poole, if you exclude driving, is to take the train and then take the bus which will typically cost around £70 ($83) for a standard one-way ticket.
Yes there is a train service that runs between Ely and Poole. It typically takes around 3h 35m and departs hourly.
There are no direct train services that runs from Ely 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 3h 35m.
Great Northern and South Western Railway run train services between Ely and Poole. Trains depart hourly and will take around 3h 35m, however, this may vary depending on the particular service and whether it runs express or stops all stations.
Sorry, looks like there is no bus service that runs between Ely and Poole. We recommend that you drive to Poole. instead which will take 3h 10m.
It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Ely to Poole. We recommend that you take the train to London Kings Cross and then to Poole. instead which will take 3h 35m.
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 Ely and Poole. The distance is around 289km (180 miles) by road and it will take around 3h 10m in normal traffic conditons.
If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Ely to Poole is to take the train which takes, on average, 3h 35m and will usually cost around £87 ($105).
Transport option | Duration | Cost | Frequency | Distance |
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Train | 3h 35m | £87($105) | hourly | 303km (188 miles) |
Train and Bus | 5h 25m | £70($83) | every 20 mins | 318km (198 miles) |
Drive | 3h 10m | £51($60) | on demand | 289km (180 miles) |
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Greater Anglia
Stansted Express
The following major airports near Poole offer regular flights to various popular destinations within United Kingdom and internationally.