How to travel from Poole to Cambridge, United Kingdom

The distance between Poole and Cambridge is around 259km (161 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to drive which takes around 2h 50m.

3 routes found

We've found 3 different ways to get from Poole to Cambridge 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 Waterloo and then to Cambridge.

  • Duration3h 35m
  • Departshourly
  • Typical cost
    £90($110)
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Bus

Take the bus to London Heathrow Airport T2 and T3 and then to Cambridge Parkside.

  • Duration4h 45m
  • Departs5 times a day
  • Typical cost
    £24($28)
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Drive

Drive to Cambridge.

  • Duration2h 50m
  • Distance259km (161 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Poole and Cambridge

There are several options for getting from Poole to Cambridge by train, bus and car. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around £24 ($28) and will take around 4h 45m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can drive and arrive in approximately 2h 50m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately £30 ($35).

The distance between Poole and Cambridge is around 259km (161 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 217km (135 miles)

It takes around 3h 35m to get from Poole and Cambridge by train. If you are travelling by car it will take around 2h 50m to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Poole to Cambridge is to drive which takes around 2h 50m and will set you back approx £30 ($35).

The cheapest way to travel between Poole and Cambridge, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus which will typically cost around £24 ($28) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

Yes there is a train service that runs between Poole and Cambridge. It typically takes around 3h 35m and departs hourly.

There are no direct train services that runs from Poole to Cambridge. However, you can instead can take several connecting trains with a changeover in London Waterloo and London Bridge station. These services run hourly and will take a minimum of 3h 35m.

South Western Railway and Thameslink run train services between Poole and Cambridge. Trains depart hourly and will take around 3h 35m, 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 Poole and Cambridge. It typically takes around 4h 45m and departs 5 times a day.

There are no direct bus services that runs from Poole to Cambridge. However, you can instead can take several connecting buses with changeovers in London Heathrow Airport T2 and T3. These services run 5 times a day and will take a minimum of 4h 45m.

Megabus UK and National Express run regular bus services between Poole and Cambridge. Buses run 5 times a day and take around 4h 45m on average but will vary depending on you book with.

Flights and Airlines

It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Poole to Cambridge. We recommend that you take the train to London Waterloo and then to Cambridge. instead which will take 3h 35m.

The closest major airport to Cambridge is Cambridge Airport (CBG) (CBG) which is approximately 4km (2 miles) from Cambridge. London Stansted Airport (STN) (STN) and London Luton Airport (LTN) (LTN) 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 Poole and Cambridge. The distance is around 259km (161 miles) by road and it will take around 2h 50m in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Poole to Cambridge is to take the train which takes, on average, 3h 35m and will usually cost around £90 ($110).

How do I get from Poole to Cambridge

Compare travel optionsbetween Poole and Cambridge

Transport options from Poole to Cambridge
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Train
3h 35m
£90($110)
hourly281km (175 miles)
Bus
4h 45m
£24($28)
5 times a day314km (195 miles)
Drive
2h 50m
£30($35)
on demand259km (161 miles)

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Airports near Cambridge

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

CBG
Cambridge Airport (CBG)
Domestic Airport
Distance
4km (2 miles) from Cambridge
STN
London Stansted Airport (STN)
International Airport
Distance
36km (23 miles) from Cambridge
LTN
London Luton Airport (LTN)
International Airport
Distance
50km (31 miles) from Cambridge