The distance between Swindon and Poole is around 125km (78 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to drive which takes around 1h 45m.
We've found 4 different ways to get from Swindon to Poole by train, 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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Take the train to Reading and then to Poole.
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Take the bus to Blue Boar Row and then to Bournemouth Westover Road.
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There are several options for getting from Swindon to Poole by train, bus and car. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around £10 ($12) and will take around 3h 50m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can drive and arrive in approximately 1h 45m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately £23 ($27).
The distance between Swindon and Poole is around 125km (78 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 92km (57 miles)
It takes around 2h 45m to get from Swindon and Poole by train. If you are travelling by car it will take around 1h 45m to drive there.
The quickest way to get from Swindon to Poole is to drive which takes around 1h 45m and will set you back approx £23 ($27).
The cheapest way to travel between Swindon and Poole, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus which will typically cost around £10 ($12) for a standard one-way ticket.
Yes there is a train service that runs between Swindon and Poole. It typically takes around 2h 45m and departs 5 times a week.
There are no direct train services that runs from Swindon to Poole. However, you can instead can take several connecting trains with a changeover in Southampton Central. These services run 5 times a week and will take a minimum of 2h 45m.
Great Western Railway and South Western Railway run train services between Swindon and Poole. Trains depart 5 times a week and will take around 2h 45m, 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 Swindon and Poole. It typically takes around 3h 50m and departs every 4 hours.
There are no direct bus services that runs from Swindon to Poole. However, you can instead can take several connecting buses with changeovers in Blue Boar Row and Bournemouth Westover Road. These services run every 4 hours and will take a minimum of 3h 50m.
Salisbury Reds and More Bus run regular bus services between Swindon and Poole. Buses run every 4 hours and take around 3h 50m on average but will vary depending on you book with.
It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Swindon to Poole. We recommend that you take the train to Southampton Central and then to Poole. instead which will take 2h 45m.
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 Swindon and Poole. The distance is around 132km (82 miles) by road and it will take around 1h 45m in normal traffic conditons.
If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Swindon to Poole is to take the train which takes, on average, 2h 45m and will usually cost around £46 ($54).
Transport option | Duration | Cost | Frequency | Distance |
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Train via Reading + 1 similar | 2h 20m | £55($65) | hourly | 197km (122 miles) |
Train | 2h 45m | £46($54) | 5 times a week | 186km (115 miles) |
Bus | 3h 50m | £10($12) | every 4 hours | 125km (78 miles) |
Drive | 1h 45m | £23($27) | on demand | 132km (82 miles) |
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