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Compare train and coach for Poole to Cambridge
Omio recommends booking the coach as it is the most popular option from Poole to Cambridge among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the coach with prices starting from £45. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 3h 38m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a coach costs an average of £45, and a train costs an average of £29.
Distance: 220 km
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£53 Average Price Cheapest | £62 Average Price |
6h 41m Average total duration 6h 11m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 4h 8m Average total duration Fastest 3h 38m Onboard + 30m Additional time* |
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Direct Options | Direct Options |
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How to get to Cambridge from Poole by train, bus, flight or ferry.
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The best way to travel from Poole to Cambridge is by taking a train because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
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FAQs: Poole to Cambridge
Travel to Cambridge 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 Poole to Cambridge.
You can get from Poole to Cambridge 2 different ways: train or coach.
The cheapest way to get from Poole to Cambridge is by taking a train with average ticket prices of £28 compared to other travel options to Cambridge:
Taking a train costs £5 less than taking a coach, which costs on average £32 for the same trip.
The fastest way to get to Cambridge from Poole is by train with an average travel time of 3 h 50 min.
Other travel options to Cambridge take longer:
Taking a coach requires on average 7 h 5 min of travel time.
The distance from Poole to Cambridge is approximately 136 miles.
The average frequency per day from Poole to Cambridge is:
- 22 coaches per day.
- Around 3 trains per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Poole and Cambridge as scheduled services by train or coach can vary by season or day of the week.
These are the most popular departure and arrival points when travelling from Poole to Cambridge:
Omio works with many trusted partners that can help you travel the best way from Poole to Cambridge:
- You can go to Cambridge from Poole by coach with National Express. You'll see cheap coach tickets for £32 with National Express from Poole to Cambridge on Omio.
- You can take a train from Poole to Cambridge with South Western Railway. Cheap tickets can be found for £28 with South Western Railway from Poole to Cambridge.
Yes, there are direct routes from Poole to Cambridge with the following travel companies:
- You'll find direct coaches with.
- You can take a direct train with.
Direct services to Cambridge tend to save you time and add more convenience as you won't need to transfer at another stop in between, so it's worth paying attention to before booking tickets for your journey.
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