The distance between Southend-on-Sea and Poole is around 245km (152 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to drive which takes around 2h 50m.
We've found 4 different ways to get from Southend-on-Sea to Poole by train, bus, subway and car. The recommended routes, which include information on duration, ticket price, and level of difficulty, can be found below.
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Take the train to West Ham and then to Poole.
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Take the train to Victoria station then take the bus to Poole Dorset.
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There are several options for getting from Southend-on-Sea to Poole by train, bus, subway and car. The cheapest option is to take the underground and then take the bus which costs around £29 ($34) and will take around 4h 35m. 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 £46 ($54).
The distance between Southend-on-Sea and Poole is around 245km (152 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 206km (128 miles)
It takes around 3h 10m to get from Southend-on-Sea and Poole by train. If you are travelling by car it will take around 2h 50m to drive there.
The quickest way to get from Southend-on-Sea to Poole is to drive which takes around 2h 50m and will set you back approx £46 ($54).
The cheapest way to travel between Southend-on-Sea and Poole, if you exclude driving, is to take the underground and then take the bus which will typically cost around £29 ($34) for a standard one-way ticket.
Yes there is a train service that runs between Southend-on-Sea and Poole. It typically takes around 3h 10m and departs hourly.
There are no direct train services that runs from Southend-on-Sea to Poole. However, you can instead can take several connecting trains with a changeover in West Ham and Waterloo station. These services run hourly and will take a minimum of 3h 10m.
c2c and South Western Railway run train services between Southend-on-Sea and Poole. Trains depart hourly and will take around 3h 10m, however, this may vary depending on the particular service and whether it runs express or stops all stations.
Sorry, looks like there is no bus service that runs between Southend-on-Sea and Poole. We recommend that you drive to Poole. instead which will take 2h 50m.
It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Southend-on-Sea to Poole. We recommend that you take the train to West Ham and then to Poole. instead which will take 3h 10m.
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.
Yes it is possible to drive from Southend-on-Sea and Poole. The distance is around 263km (163 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 Southend-on-Sea to Poole is to take the train which takes, on average, 3h 10m and will usually cost around £69 ($82).
Transport option | Duration | Cost | Frequency | Distance |
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Train | 3h 10m | £69($82) | hourly | 245km (152 miles) |
Train to Victoria station, Bus + 1 similar | 4h 35m | £29($34) | every 20 mins | 250km (155 miles) |
Train and Bus | 4h 45m | £30($35) | every 4 hours | 257km (159 miles) |
Drive | 2h 50m | £46($54) | on demand | 263km (163 miles) |
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The following major airports near Poole offer regular flights to various popular destinations within United Kingdom and internationally.