How to travel from Peterborough to Poole, United Kingdom

The distance between Peterborough and Poole is around 300km (186 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to take the train which takes around 3hrs.

5 routes found

We've found 5 different ways to get from Peterborough 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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Train

Take the train to London Kings Cross and then to Poole.

  • Duration3hrs
  • Departshourly
  • Typical cost
    £69($82)
Operated by

Multiple train operators

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Train and Bus

Take the train to London Kings Cross then take the bus to POOLE Dorset.

  • Duration4hrs
  • Departsevery 4 hours
  • Typical cost
    £22($26)
Operated by

Multiple operators

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Drive

Drive to Poole.

  • Duration3h 10m
  • Distance300km (186 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Peterborough and Poole

There are several options for getting from Peterborough to Poole by train, bus and car. The cheapest option is to take the train and then take the bus which costs around £22 ($26) and will take around 4hrs. If you need to get there more quickly, you can take the train and arrive in approximately 3hrs, though it is a bit more costly at approximately £69 ($82).

The distance between Peterborough and Poole is around 300km (186 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 235km (146 miles)

It takes around 3hrs to get from Peterborough 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 Peterborough to Poole is to take the train which takes around 3hrs and will set you back approx £69 ($82).

The cheapest way to travel between Peterborough and Poole, if you exclude driving, is to take the train and then take the bus which will typically cost around £22 ($26) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

Yes there is a train service that runs between Peterborough and Poole. It typically takes around 3hrs and departs hourly.

There are no direct train services that runs from Peterborough 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 3hrs.

LNER, Thameslink, Great Northern, Grand Central, Hull Trains, South Western Railway and CrossCountry run train services between Peterborough and Poole. Trains depart hourly and will take around 3hrs, however, this may vary depending on the particular service and whether it runs express or stops all stations.

Bus travel

Sorry, looks like there is no bus service that runs between Peterborough and Poole. We recommend that you take the train to London Kings Cross and then to Poole. instead which will take 3hrs.

Flights and Airlines

It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Peterborough to Poole. We recommend that you take the train to London Kings Cross and then to Poole. instead which will take 3hrs.

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 Peterborough and Poole. The distance is around 300km (186 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 Peterborough to Poole is to take the train which takes, on average, 3hrs and will usually cost around £69 ($82).

How do I get from Peterborough to Poole

Compare travel optionsbetween Peterborough and Poole

Transport options from Peterborough to Poole
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Train + 2 similar
3hrs
£69($82)
hourly309km (192 miles)
Train via London Bridge3h 45m
£95($115)
hourly311km (193 miles)
Train via Birmingham New Street5h 40m
£145($170)
every 3 hours437km (272 miles)
Train and Bus
4hrs
£22($26)
every 4 hours308km (192 miles)
Drive
3h 10m
£52($62)
on demand300km (186 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