The distance between Norwich and Poole is around 359km (223 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to fly and then take the train which takes around 3h 35m.
We've found 4 different ways to get from Norwich to Poole by train, bus, car and plane. The recommended routes, which include information on duration, ticket price, and level of difficulty, can be found below.
👋 Also check out Poole → Norwich if you're planning a return trip.
Fly from Norwich (NWI) to Southampton (SOU) then take the train to Poole.
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Take the train to Stratford (London) and then to Poole.
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Take the bus to London Victoria Coach Station and then to POOLE Dorset.
There are several options for getting from Norwich to Poole by train, bus, car and plane. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around £15 ($18) and will take around 6h 20m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can fly and then take the train and arrive in approximately 3h 35m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately £385 ($455).
The distance between Norwich and Poole is around 359km (223 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 307km (191 miles)
It takes around 4h 10m to get from Norwich and Poole by train. If you are travelling by car it will take around 3h 55m to drive there.
The quickest way to get from Norwich to Poole is to fly and then take the train which takes around 3h 35m and will set you back approx £385 ($455).
The cheapest way to travel between Norwich and Poole, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus which will typically cost around £15 ($18) for a standard one-way ticket.
Yes there is a train service that runs between Norwich and Poole. It typically takes around 4h 10m and departs hourly.
There are no direct train services that runs from Norwich to Poole. However, you can instead can take several connecting trains with a changeover in Stratford (London) and Waterloo station. These services run hourly and will take a minimum of 4h 10m.
Greater Anglia and South Western Railway run train services between Norwich and Poole. Trains depart hourly and will take around 4h 10m, 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 Norwich and Poole. It typically takes around 6h 20m and departs 5 times a day.
There are no direct bus services that runs from Norwich to Poole. However, you can instead can take several connecting buses with changeovers in London Victoria Coach Station. These services run 5 times a day and will take a minimum of 6h 20m.
National Express and Megabus UK run regular bus services between Norwich and Poole. Buses run 5 times a day and take around 6h 20m on average but will vary depending on you book with.
It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Norwich to Poole. We recommend that you fly from Norwich (NWI) to Southampton (SOU) then take the train 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 Norwich and Poole. The distance is around 359km (223 miles) by road and it will take around 3h 55m in normal traffic conditons.
If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Norwich to Poole is to take the train which takes, on average, 4h 10m and will usually cost around £115 ($140).
Transport option | Duration | Cost | Frequency | Distance |
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Plane and Train | 3h 35m | £385($455) | hourly | 757km (470 miles) |
Train | 4h 10m | £115($140) | hourly | 374km (232 miles) |
Bus | 6h 20m | £15($18) | 5 times a day | 366km (227 miles) |
Drive | 3h 55m | £41($49) | on demand | 359km (223 miles) |
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South Western Railway
The following major airports near Poole offer regular flights to various popular destinations within United Kingdom and internationally.