How to travel from Stoke on Trent to Poole, United Kingdom

The distance between Stoke on Trent and Poole is around 305km (189 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to take the train and then fly which takes around 3hrs.

4 routes found

We've found 4 different ways to get from Stoke on Trent to Poole by train, 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 and Plane

Take the train to Manchester Piccadilly then fly from Manchester (MAN) to Southampton (SOU) then take the train to Poole.

  • Duration3hrs
  • Flight time1hr
  • Typical cost
    £245($290)
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Train

Take the train to London Euston and then to Poole.

  • Duration3h 45m
  • Departshourly
  • Typical cost
    £120($145)
Operated by

Multiple train operators

1 similiar route

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Drive

Drive to Poole.

  • Duration3h 35m
  • Distance305km (189 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Stoke on Trent and Poole

There are several options for getting from Stoke on Trent to Poole by train, car and plane. The cheapest option is to take the train which costs around £115 ($135) and will take around 4h 20m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can take the train and then fly and arrive in approximately 3hrs, though it is a bit more costly at approximately £245 ($290).

The distance between Stoke on Trent and Poole is around 305km (189 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 254km (158 miles)

It takes around 3h 45m to get from Stoke on Trent and Poole by train. If you are travelling by car it will take around 3h 35m to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Stoke on Trent to Poole is to take the train and then fly which takes around 3hrs and will set you back approx £245 ($290).

The cheapest way to travel between Stoke on Trent and Poole, if you exclude driving, is to take the train which will typically cost around £115 ($135) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

Yes there is a train service that runs between Stoke on Trent and Poole. It typically takes around 3h 45m and departs hourly.

There are no direct train services that runs from Stoke on Trent to Poole. However, you can instead can take several connecting trains with a changeover in London Euston and Waterloo station. These services run hourly and will take a minimum of 3h 45m.

Avanti West Coast, South Western Railway and CrossCountry run train services between Stoke on Trent and Poole. Trains depart hourly and will take around 3h 45m, however, this may vary depending on the particular service and whether it runs express or stops all stations.

Bus travel

Sorry, looks like there is no bus service that runs between Stoke on Trent and Poole. We recommend that you take the train to Manchester Piccadilly then fly from Manchester (MAN) to Southampton (SOU) then take the train to Poole. instead which will take 3hrs.

Flights and Airlines

It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Stoke on Trent to Poole. We recommend that you take the train to Manchester Piccadilly then fly from Manchester (MAN) to Southampton (SOU) then take the train to Poole. instead which will take 3hrs.

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 Stoke on Trent and Poole. The distance is around 305km (189 miles) by road and it will take around 3h 35m in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Stoke on Trent to Poole is to take the train which takes, on average, 3h 45m and will usually cost around £120 ($145).

How do I get from Stoke on Trent to Poole

Compare travel optionsbetween Stoke on Trent and Poole

Transport options from Stoke on Trent to Poole
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Train and Plane
3hrs
£245($290)
hourly414km (257 miles)
Train + 1 similar
3h 45m
£120($145)
hourly419km (261 miles)
Train to Bournemouth4h 20m
£115($135)
every 3 hours359km (223 miles)
Drive
3h 35m
£53($63)
on demand305km (189 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