How to travel from Poole to York, United Kingdom

The distance between Poole and York is around 451km (280 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to take the train and then fly which takes around 3h 30m.

8 routes found

We've found 8 different ways to get from Poole to York by train, bus, car and plane. The recommended routes, which include information on duration, ticket price, and level of difficulty, can be found below.

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Train to Southampton Airport Parkway, plane

Take the train to Southampton Airport Parkway then fly from Southampton (SOU) to Newcastle (NCL) then take the train to York.

  • Duration3h 30m
  • Flight time1h 10m
  • Typical cost
    £220($265)
Operated by

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Train

Take the train to London Waterloo and then to York.

  • Duration4h 10m
  • Departshourly
  • Typical cost
    £90($110)
Operated by

Multiple train operators

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Bus

Take the bus to London Victoria Coach Station and then to York.

  • Duration8h 25m
  • Departs4 times a week
  • Typical cost
    £28($33)
Operated by

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Drive

Drive to York.

  • Duration4h 45m
  • Distance451km (280 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Poole and York

There are several options for getting from Poole to York by train, bus, car and plane. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around £28 ($33) and will take around 8h 25m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can take the train and then fly and arrive in approximately 3h 30m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately £220 ($265).

The distance between Poole and York is around 451km (280 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 363km (225 miles)

It takes around 4h 10m to get from Poole and York by train. If you are travelling by car it will take around 4h 45m to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Poole to York is to take the train and then fly which takes around 3h 30m and will set you back approx £220 ($265).

The cheapest way to travel between Poole and York, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus which will typically cost around £28 ($33) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

Yes there is a train service that runs between Poole and York. It typically takes around 4h 10m and departs hourly.

There are no direct train services that runs from Poole to York. However, you can instead can take several connecting trains with a changeover in London Waterloo, Euston station and King's Cross St. Pancras station. These services run hourly and will take a minimum of 4h 10m.

South Western Railway, LNER and Grand Central run train services between Poole and York. 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.

Bus travel

Yes there is a bus that runs regularly from Poole and York. It typically takes around 8h 25m and departs 4 times a week.

There are no direct bus services that runs from Poole to York. However, you can instead can take several connecting buses with changeovers in London Victoria Coach Station. These services run 4 times a week and will take a minimum of 8h 25m.

Megabus UK and National Express run regular bus services between Poole and York. Buses run 4 times a week and take around 8h 25m 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 York. We recommend that you take the train to Southampton Airport Parkway then fly from Southampton (SOU) to Manchester (MAN) then take the train to York. instead which will take 4hrs.

The closest major airport to York is Leeds Bradford Airport (LBA) (LBA) which is approximately 39km (24 miles) from York. Doncaster Sheffield Airport (DSA) (DSA) and Humberside Airport (HUY) (HUY) 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 York. The distance is around 451km (280 miles) by road and it will take around 4h 45m in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Poole to York is to take the train which takes, on average, 4h 10m and will usually cost around £90 ($110).

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Compare travel optionsbetween Poole and York

Transport options from Poole to York
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Train to Southampton Airport Parkway, plane + 4 similar
3h 30m
£220($265)
5 times a day657km (408 miles)
Train and Plane4hrs
£250($295)
hourly466km (290 miles)
Train to London Waterloo, plane5h 10m
£225($270)
5 times a day756km (470 miles)
Train to Southampton Airport Parkway, plane5h 20m
£255($300)
hourly971km (603 miles)
Train to London Waterloo, plane5h 40m
£210($250)
hourly584km (363 miles)
Train
4h 10m
£90($110)
hourly488km (303 miles)
Bus
8h 25m
£28($33)
4 times a week539km (335 miles)
Drive
4h 45m
£52($61)
on demand451km (280 miles)

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Airports near York

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

LBA
Leeds Bradford Airport (LBA)
International Airport
Distance
39km (24 miles) from York
DSA
Doncaster Sheffield Airport (DSA)
International Airport
Distance
53km (33 miles) from York
HUY
Humberside Airport (HUY)
International Airport
Distance
64km (40 miles) from York