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.
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.
👋 Also check out York → Poole if you're planning a return trip.
Take the train to Southampton Airport Parkway then fly from Southampton (SOU) to Newcastle (NCL) then take the train to York.
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Take the train to London Waterloo and then to York.
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Take the bus to London Victoria Coach Station and then to York.
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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.
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.
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.
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.
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).
Transport option | Duration | Cost | Frequency | Distance |
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Train to Southampton Airport Parkway, plane + 4 similar | 3h 30m | £220($265) | 5 times a day | 657km (408 miles) |
Train and Plane | 4hrs | £250($295) | hourly | 466km (290 miles) |
Train to London Waterloo, plane | 5h 10m | £225($270) | 5 times a day | 756km (470 miles) |
Train to Southampton Airport Parkway, plane | 5h 20m | £255($300) | hourly | 971km (603 miles) |
Train to London Waterloo, plane | 5h 40m | £210($250) | hourly | 584km (363 miles) |
Train | 4h 10m | £90($110) | hourly | 488km (303 miles) |
Bus | 8h 25m | £28($33) | 4 times a week | 539km (335 miles) |
Drive | 4h 45m | £52($61) | on demand | 451km (280 miles) |
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The following major airports near York offer regular flights to various popular destinations within United Kingdom and internationally.