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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 an average ticket price of £50 For those with little time, consider booking a train, which has an average total journey time of 4h 3m. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a coach costs an average of £50, while a train costs an average of £60.
Distance: 220 km
Most popular Train | Coach | Driving |
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£60 Average Price | £50 Average Price Cheapest | £43 Average Price (fuel + tolls) |
4h 3m Average total duration Fastest 3h 33m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 5h 49m Average total duration 5h 19m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 3h 20m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
 Most popular train company |  Most popular bus company | Your own car or car rental |
Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options |
Compare the available ways to get from Cambridge to Poole, with the key details around price, speed, convenience, and direct service.
This is compared to other travel options from Cambridge to Poole:
A coach is £10 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Cambridge to Poole costing on average £60.
Other travel options to Poole take longer:
Coach takes on average 5h 49m.
Tickets start at around £60 compared to roughly £43 in fuel and tolls — a saving of about -£17. The journey takes 3h 33m versus 3h 20m by car, so you'll arrive a bit later, but you can work, read, or sleep along the way rather than spending the time behind the wheel. You'll also save the hassle of parking at the other end.
Driving is worth it if you're on a tight schedule, travelling as a group, or want to stop somewhere en route.
How to get to Poole from Cambridge by train, bus, flight or ferry.
The best way to travel from Cambridge to Poole is by taking a coach because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
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The most popular day trips by train from Poole are Bournemouth, Southampton, Salisbury, Weymouth and Winchester. Find out what you can do in these day trip destinations and how to book your train from Poole on Omio.
Bournemouth is a south coast seaside town known for its long sandy beach, Victorian gardens and pier. It has a relaxed holiday feel, with a busy seafront, clifftop views and a lively town centre.
Southampton is a maritime city on England’s south coast, known for its ocean liner history and links to the Titanic. Medieval walls and museums stand near a busy waterfront and modern shopping centre, giving it a lively yet practical feel.
Salisbury is best known for its magnificent cathedral and its well-preserved medieval centre. The city feels compact and traditional, with historic streets, a lively market square and easy links to nearby Stonehenge.
Weymouth is a traditional seaside town on Dorset’s Jurassic Coast, known for its sandy beach, harbour and Georgian seafront. It has a relaxed holiday feel, with coastal walks, watersports and strong maritime character.
Winchester is a historic Hampshire city known for its cathedral, medieval streets and links to King Alfred the Great. Once an Anglo-Saxon capital, it feels compact, walkable and quietly elegant.
Travel to Poole easily. Whether you want fast, cheap or something entirely different, our travel experts have collected everything you need to know so you can find the best option from Cambridge to Poole.
This is compared to other travel options from Cambridge to Poole:
A coach is £10 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Cambridge to Poole costing on average £60.
Other travel options to Poole take longer:
Coach takes on average 5h 49m.
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.
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