How to travel from Stirling to Poole, United Kingdom

The distance between Stirling and Poole is around 688km (427 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to take the train and then fly which takes around 3h 15m.

9 routes found

We've found 9 different ways to get from Stirling to Poole by train, plane, 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 and Plane

Take the train to Edinburgh Park then fly from Edinburgh (EDI) to Southampton (SOU) then take the train to Poole.

  • Duration3h 15m
  • Flight time1h 25m
  • Typical cost
    £230($270)
Operated by

Multiple operators

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Train

Take the train to Glasgow Queen Street then London Euston and then to Poole.

  • Duration7h 40m
  • Departshourly
  • Typical cost
    £250($295)
Operated by

Multiple train operators

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Bus

Take the bus to Heathrow Airport London T23 and then to POOLE Dorset.

  • Duration10h 60m
  • Departsonce daily
  • Typical cost
    £34($40)
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Drive

Drive to Poole.

  • Duration7h 50m
  • Distance723km (449 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Stirling and Poole

There are several options for getting from Stirling to Poole by train, plane, bus and car. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around £34 ($40) and will take around 10h 60m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can take the train and then fly and arrive in approximately 3h 15m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately £230 ($270).

The distance between Stirling and Poole is around 688km (427 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 612km (380 miles)

It takes around 3h 15m to get from Stirling and Poole by train and plane. If you are travelling by car it will take around 7h 50m to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Stirling to Poole is to take the train and then fly which takes around 3h 15m and will set you back approx £230 ($270).

The cheapest way to travel between Stirling and Poole, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus which will typically cost around £34 ($40) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

Yes there is a train service that runs between Stirling and Poole. It typically takes around 7h 40m and departs hourly.

There are no direct train services that runs from Stirling to Poole. However, you can instead can take several connecting trains with a changeover in Glasgow Queen Street, St Enoch SPT Subway Station, Glasgow Central, London Euston and Waterloo station. These services run hourly and will take a minimum of 7h 40m.

First ScotRail Service, Avanti West Coast and South Western Railway run train services between Stirling and Poole. Trains depart hourly and will take around 7h 40m, 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 Stirling and Poole. It typically takes around 10h 60m and departs once daily.

There are no direct bus services that runs from Stirling to Poole. However, you can instead can take several connecting buses with changeovers in Glasgow Buchanan Bus Station and Heathrow Airport London T23. These services run once daily and will take a minimum of 10h 60m.

National Express and Megabus UK run regular bus services between Stirling and Poole. Buses run once daily and take around 10h 60m on average but will vary depending on you book with.

Flights and Airlines

It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Stirling to Poole. We recommend that you take the train to Edinburgh Park then fly from Edinburgh (EDI) to Southampton (SOU) then take the train to Poole. instead which will take 3h 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 Stirling and Poole. The distance is around 723km (449 miles) by road and it will take around 7h 50m in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Stirling to Poole is to take the train and then fly which takes, on average, 3h 15m and will usually cost around £230 ($270).

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Compare travel optionsbetween Stirling and Poole

Transport options from Stirling to Poole
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Train and Plane + 5 similar
3h 15m
£230($270)
hourly688km (427 miles)
Train to Glasgow Queen Street, plane3h 25m
£245($290)
hourly707km (439 miles)
Train to Edinburgh Park, plane4h 55m
£155($185)
hourly755km (469 miles)
Train to Glasgow Queen Street, plane4h 55m
£135($160)
hourly764km (475 miles)
Train to Glasgow Queen Street, plane5h 5m
£235($280)
hourly827km (514 miles)
Train to Edinburgh Park, plane5h 10m
£175($205)
hourly783km (486 miles)
Train
7h 40m
£250($295)
hourly875km (544 miles)
Bus
10h 60m
£34($40)
once daily854km (531 miles)
Drive
7h 50m
£82($95)
on demand723km (449 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