How to get to Poole from Leicester

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Compare coach for Leicester to Poole

Omio recommends booking the coach as it is the most popular option from Leicester to Poole among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the coach, with an average ticket price of £45 For those with little time, consider booking a coach, which has an average total journey time of 6h 37m. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a coach costs an average of £45, while a coach costs an average of £45.

Distance: 222 km

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£45

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£46

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6h 37m

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6h 7m

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3h 37m

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The cheapest way to travel from Leicester to Poole is a coach with an average price of £45.
The fastest way to travel from Leicester to Poole is by train with an average journey time of 4h 1m.

Other travel options to Poole take longer:

Coach takes on average 6h 37m.

Yes, you can take a coach between Leicester and Poole.
Take the bus. It's the cheapest way to make this trip, and the price gap is usually bigger than people expect.

Tickets start at around £45 compared to roughly £46 in fuel and tolls — a saving of about £1. The journey takes 6h 7m versus 3h 37m by car, so you'll arrive a bit later, but you can use the time productively rather than spending it behind the wheel. No parking to sort, no fuel stops, and most coaches have Wi-Fi and power outlets.

Driving is worth considering if you're on a tight schedule, travelling as a group (where fuel costs split several ways), or want the flexibility to stop along the way.

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from Leicester to Poole

How to get to Poole from Leicester by train, bus, flight or ferry.

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The best way to travel from Leicester to Poole is by taking a coach because it’s the best combination of price and speed.

  • National Express
    20:157h15
    Leicester
    3:30Poole
    £161One-way
    0 changes

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  • National Express
    20:157h15
    Leicester
    3:30Poole
    £161One-way
    0 changes

Fastest

  • National Express
    20:157h15
    Leicester
    3:30Poole
    £161One-way
    0 changes

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FAQs: Leicester to Poole

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 Leicester to Poole.

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You can travel between Leicester and Poole by coach.
The cheapest way to travel from Leicester to Poole is a coach with an average price of £45.
The fastest way to travel from Leicester to Poole is by train with an average journey time of 4h 1m.

Other travel options to Poole take longer:

Coach takes on average 6h 37m.

The Leicester to Poole distance is approximately 222 km.
The average frequency per day from Leicester to Poole is:
  • Around 28 coaches per day.
  • Around 5 trains per day.

However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Leicester and Poole as scheduled services by coach can vary by season or day of the week.

These are the most popular departure and arrival points from Leicester to Poole:
  • Coaches mostly depart from Leicester, St.Margaret's Bus Station and arrive in Poole, Seldown Coach Park.
  • Trains mostly depart from Leicester station (LEI) and arrive in Poole station (POO).
If finding a good deal is your main consideration for your trip from Leicester to Poole, then we'll help you find the best value travel companies for you:
  • Travel with South Western Railway to go to Poole by train.
  • Travel with National Express, Megabus, FlixBus, New Bharat Coaches (Southall, London) to go to Poole by coach.
Omio customers who travel from Leicester to Poole often also extend their vacation to go to London, Southampton, Weymouth, Longford, Bristol. Omio can help you plan your trip by finding the best connections between Poole and these popular destinations at a great price.

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