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Compare coach and train for Poole to Cambridge
Omio recommends booking the train 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 £18. 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 £18, and a train costs an average of £43.
Distance: 220 km
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4h 8m Average total duration Fastest 3h 38m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 6h 50m Average total duration 6h 20m Onboard + 30m Additional time* |
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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 coach because it’s the best combination of price and speed.

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This is compared to other travel options from Poole to Cambridge:
A coach is £25 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Poole to Cambridge costing on average £43.
Other travel options to Cambridge take longer:
Coach takes on average 8h 25m.
- Around 17 coaches per day.
- Around 5 trains per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Poole and Cambridge as scheduled services by coach and train can vary by season or day of the week.
- Trains mostly depart from Poole station (POO) and arrive in Cambridge station (CBG).
- Coaches mostly depart from Poole, Seldown Coach Park and arrive in Cambridge, Parkside (Parker's Piece).
- Travel with South Western Railway to go to Cambridge by train.
- Travel with National Express to go to Cambridge by coach.
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