How to travel from St Andrews to Poole, United Kingdom

The distance between St Andrews and Poole is around 265km (165 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to drive which takes around 2h 55m.

2 routes found

We've found 2 different ways to get from St Andrews to Poole by bus and car. The recommended routes, which include information on duration, ticket price, and level of difficulty, can be found below.

👋 Also check out PooleSt Andrews if you're planning a return trip.

💰 Cheapest
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Bus

Take the bus to POOLE Dorset.

  • Duration5h 15m
  • Departstwice daily
  • Typical cost
    £13($15)
🚀 Fastest
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Drive

Drive to Poole.

  • Duration2h 55m
  • Distance265km (165 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between St Andrews and Poole

There are several options for getting from St Andrews to Poole by bus and car. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around £13 ($15) and will take around 5h 15m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can drive and arrive in approximately 2h 55m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately £30 ($36).

The distance between St Andrews and Poole is around 265km (165 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 625km (388 miles)

It takes around 5h 15m to get from St Andrews and Poole by bus. If you are travelling by car it will take around 2h 55m to drive there.

The quickest way to get from St Andrews to Poole is to drive which takes around 2h 55m and will set you back approx £30 ($36).

The cheapest way to travel between St Andrews and Poole, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus which will typically cost around £13 ($15) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

There is no train service that runs between St Andrews and Poole. We recommend that you drive to Poole. instead which will take 2h 55m.

Bus travel

Yes there is a bus that runs regularly from St Andrews and Poole. It typically takes around 5h 15m and departs twice daily.

There are no direct bus services that runs from St Andrews to Poole. However, you can instead can take several connecting buses with changeovers in Bordesley Arthur St and Digbeth Oxford St. These services run twice daily and will take a minimum of 5h 15m.

National Express run regular bus services between St Andrews and Poole. Buses run twice daily and take around 5h 15m on average but will vary depending on you book with.

Flights and Airlines

It doesn't look like you can fly directly from St Andrews to Poole. We recommend that you take the bus to POOLE Dorset. instead which will take 5h 15m.

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 St Andrews and Poole. The distance is around 265km (165 miles) by road and it will take around 2h 55m in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from St Andrews to Poole is to take the bus which takes, on average, 5h 15m and will usually cost around £13 ($15).

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Compare travel optionsbetween St Andrews and Poole

Transport options from St Andrews to Poole
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Bus
5h 15m
£13($15)
twice daily283km (176 miles)
Drive
2h 55m
£30($36)
on demand265km (165 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