How to travel from Peak District National park to Poole, United Kingdom

The distance between Peak District National park and Poole is around 393km (244 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to take the train and then fly which takes around 3h 60m.

6 routes found

We've found 6 different ways to get from Peak District National park 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 PoolePeak District National park if you're planning a return trip.

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Train and Plane

Take the train to Manchester Piccadilly then fly from Manchester (MAN) to Southampton (SOU) then take the train to Poole.

  • Duration3h 60m
  • Flight time1h 10m
  • Typical cost
    £250($295)
Operated by

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Train

Take the train to London Euston and then to Poole.

  • Duration5h 50m
  • Departshourly
  • Typical cost
    £155($180)
Operated by

Multiple train operators

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Bus

Take the bus to London Victoria Coach Station and then to POOLE Dorset.

  • Duration8hrs
  • Departstwice a week
  • Typical cost
    £21($25)
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Drive

Drive to Poole.

  • Duration4h 20m
  • Distance394km (245 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Peak District National park and Poole

There are several options for getting from Peak District National park to Poole by train, bus, car and plane. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around £21 ($25) and will take around 8hrs. If you need to get there more quickly, you can take the train and then fly and arrive in approximately 3h 60m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately £250 ($295).

The distance between Peak District National park and Poole is around 393km (244 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 287km (178 miles)

It takes around 5h 50m to get from Peak District National park and Poole by train. If you are travelling by car it will take around 4h 20m to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Peak District National park to Poole is to take the train and then fly which takes around 3h 60m and will set you back approx £250 ($295).

The cheapest way to travel between Peak District National park and Poole, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus which will typically cost around £21 ($25) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

Yes there is a train service that runs between Peak District National park and Poole. It typically takes around 5h 50m and departs hourly.

There are no direct train services that runs from Peak District National park to Poole. However, you can instead can take several connecting trains with a changeover in Edale, Manchester Piccadilly, London Euston and Waterloo station. These services run hourly and will take a minimum of 5h 50m.

Avanti West Coast and South Western Railway run train services between Peak District National park and Poole. Trains depart hourly and will take around 5h 50m, however, this may vary depending on the particular service and whether it runs express or stops all stations.

Bus travel

Yes there is a bus that runs regularly from Peak District National park and Poole. It typically takes around 8hrs and departs every 20 mins.

There are no direct bus services that runs from Peak District National park to Poole. However, you can instead can take several connecting buses with changeovers in Mam Tor Blue John Cavern, Chesterfield New Beetwell Street and London Victoria Coach Station. These services run every 20 mins and will take a minimum of 8hrs.

National Express and Megabus UK run regular bus services between Peak District National park and Poole. Buses run every 20 mins and take around 8hrs on average but will vary depending on you book with.

Flights and Airlines

It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Peak District National park to Poole. We recommend that you take the train to Manchester Piccadilly then fly from Manchester (MAN) to Southampton (SOU) then take the train to Poole. instead which will take 3h 60m.

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.

Drive yourself

Yes it is possible to drive from Peak District National park and Poole. The distance is around 394km (245 miles) by road and it will take around 4h 20m in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Peak District National park to Poole is to take the train which takes, on average, 5h 50m and will usually cost around £155 ($180).

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Compare travel optionsbetween Peak District National park and Poole

Transport options from Peak District National park to Poole
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Train and Plane + 2 similar
3h 60m
£250($295)
hourly393km (244 miles)
Plane and Train5h 30m
£210($245)
hourly554km (344 miles)
Train to Manchester Piccadilly, plane5h 35m
£210($250)
hourly510km (317 miles)
Train
5h 50m
£155($180)
hourly519km (322 miles)
Bus
8hrs
£21($25)
twice a week460km (286 miles)
Drive
4h 20m
£45($53)
on demand394km (245 miles)

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Airports near Poole

The following major airports near Poole offer regular flights to various popular destinations within United Kingdom and internationally.

BOH
Bournemouth Airport (BOH)
International Airport
Distance
10km (6 miles) from Poole
SOU
Southampton Airport (SOU)
Domestic Airport
Distance
48km (30 miles) from Poole
BRS
Bristol Airport (BRS)
International Airport
Distance
89km (55 miles) from Poole