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Compare coach and train for Cambridge to Poole
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Cambridge to Poole among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the coach with prices starting from £40. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 3h 36m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a coach costs an average of £40, and a train costs an average of £45.
Distance: 220 km
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4h 6m Average total duration Fastest 3h 36m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 5h 38m Average total duration 5h 8m Onboard + 30m Additional time* |
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The best way to travel from Cambridge to Poole is by taking a train because it’s the best combination of price and speed.

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This is compared to other travel options from Cambridge to Poole:
A coach is £5 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Cambridge to Poole costing on average £45.
Other travel options to Poole take longer:
Coach takes on average 7h 15m.
- Around 23 coaches per day.
- Around 5 trains per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Cambridge and Poole as scheduled services by coach and train can vary by season or day of the week.
- Trains mostly depart from Cambridge station (CBG) and arrive in Poole station (POO).
- Coaches mostly depart from Cambridge, Parkside (Parker's Piece) and arrive in Poole, Seldown Coach Park.
- Travel with South Western Railway, Thameslink, Great Northern to go to Poole by train.
- Travel with National Express to go to Poole by coach.
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