The distance between Luton and Poole is around 205km (127 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to drive which takes around 2h 15m.
We've found 4 different ways to get from Luton 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.
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Take the train to West Hampstead Thameslink and then to Poole.
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Take the bus to Victoria Green Line Coach Station and then to POOLE Dorset.
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There are several options for getting from Luton to Poole by train, bus and car. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around £19 ($23) and will take around 4h 40m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can drive and arrive in approximately 2h 15m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately £35 ($42).
The distance between Luton and Poole is around 205km (127 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 166km (103 miles)
It takes around 2h 55m to get from Luton and Poole by train. If you are travelling by car it will take around 2h 15m to drive there.
The quickest way to get from Luton to Poole is to drive which takes around 2h 15m and will set you back approx £35 ($42).
The cheapest way to travel between Luton and Poole, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus which will typically cost around £19 ($23) for a standard one-way ticket.
Yes there is a train service that runs between Luton and Poole. It typically takes around 2h 55m and departs hourly.
There are no direct train services that runs from Luton to Poole. However, you can instead can take several connecting trains with a changeover in West Hampstead Thameslink and Waterloo station. These services run hourly and will take a minimum of 2h 55m.
Thameslink, South Western Railway and Southern Service run train services between Luton and Poole. Trains depart hourly and will take around 2h 55m, 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 Luton and Poole. It typically takes around 4h 40m and departs every 4 hours.
There are no direct bus services that runs from Luton to Poole. However, you can instead can take several connecting buses with changeovers in Victoria Green Line Coach Station. These services run every 4 hours and will take a minimum of 4h 40m.
Green Line, Arriva UK, National Express and Megabus UK run regular bus services between Luton and Poole. Buses run every 4 hours and take around 4h 40m on average but will vary depending on you book with.
It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Luton to Poole. We recommend that you take the train to West Hampstead Thameslink and then 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 Luton and Poole. The distance is around 205km (127 miles) by road and it will take around 2h 15m in normal traffic conditons.
If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Luton to Poole is to take the train which takes, on average, 2h 55m and will usually cost around £71 ($84).
Transport option | Duration | Cost | Frequency | Distance |
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Train + 1 similar | 2h 55m | £71($84) | hourly | 234km (145 miles) |
Train via East Croydon | 4hrs | £68($81) | hourly | 273km (169 miles) |
Bus | 4h 40m | £19($23) | every 4 hours | 242km (150 miles) |
Drive | 2h 15m | £35($42) | on demand | 205km (127 miles) |
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The following major airports near Poole offer regular flights to various popular destinations within United Kingdom and internationally.