The distance between Northampton and Poole is around 229km (142 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to drive which takes around 2h 30m.
We've found 3 different ways to get from Northampton 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 London Euston and then to Poole.
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Take the bus to London Victoria Coach Station and then to POOLE Dorset.
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There are several options for getting from Northampton to Poole by train, bus and car. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around £14 ($17) and will take around 4h 50m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can drive and arrive in approximately 2h 30m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately £40 ($47).
The distance between Northampton and Poole is around 229km (142 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 181km (113 miles)
It takes around 3h 15m to get from Northampton and Poole by train. If you are travelling by car it will take around 2h 30m to drive there.
The quickest way to get from Northampton to Poole is to drive which takes around 2h 30m and will set you back approx £40 ($47).
The cheapest way to travel between Northampton and Poole, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus which will typically cost around £14 ($17) for a standard one-way ticket.
Yes there is a train service that runs between Northampton and Poole. It typically takes around 3h 15m and departs hourly.
There are no direct train services that runs from Northampton to Poole. However, you can instead can take several connecting trains with a changeover in London Euston and Waterloo station. These services run hourly and will take a minimum of 3h 15m.
London Midland and South Western Railway run train services between Northampton and Poole. Trains depart hourly and will take around 3h 15m, 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 Northampton and Poole. It typically takes around 4h 50m and departs twice daily.
There are no direct bus services that runs from Northampton to Poole. However, you can instead can take several connecting buses with changeovers in London Victoria Coach Station. These services run twice daily and will take a minimum of 4h 50m.
FlixBus, National Express and Megabus UK run regular bus services between Northampton and Poole. Buses run twice daily and take around 4h 50m on average but will vary depending on you book with.
It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Northampton to Poole. We recommend that you take the train to London Euston and then to Poole. instead which will take 3h 15m.
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 Northampton and Poole. The distance is around 229km (142 miles) by road and it will take around 2h 30m in normal traffic conditons.
If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Northampton to Poole is to take the train which takes, on average, 3h 15m and will usually cost around £64 ($76).
Transport option | Duration | Cost | Frequency | Distance |
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Train | 3h 15m | £64($76) | hourly | 291km (181 miles) |
Bus | 4h 50m | £14($17) | twice daily | 292km (181 miles) |
Drive | 2h 30m | £40($47) | on demand | 229km (142 miles) |
London Midland
South Western Railway
The following major airports near Poole offer regular flights to various popular destinations within United Kingdom and internationally.