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Compare train and coach for Preston to Poole
Omio recommends booking the coach as it is the most popular option from Preston to Poole among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the coach with prices starting from £30. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 5h 58m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a coach costs an average of £30, and a train costs an average of £103.
Distance: 343 km
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£54 Average Price Cheapest | £111 Average Price |
9h 51m Average total duration 9h 21m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 6h 28m Average total duration Fastest 5h 58m Onboard + 30m Additional time* |
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How to get to Poole from Preston by train, bus, flight or ferry.
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The best way to travel from Preston to Poole is by taking a train because it’s the best combination of price and speed.

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FAQs: Preston 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 Preston to Poole.

You can get from Preston to Poole 2 different ways: train or coach.
The cheapest way to travel from Preston to Poole is a coach with an average price of £32.
This is compared to other travel options from Preston to Poole:
A coach is £51 less than a train with an average ticket price of £83 from Preston to Poole.
The quickest way to travel from Preston to Poole is by train, which takes on average 5 h 15 min compared to other travel options that take longer:
Getting to Poole by coach takes 10 h 43 min on average.
The distance between Preston and Poole is around 212 miles.
The average frequency per day from Preston to Poole is:
- 6 coaches a day.
- 3 trains a day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your trip from Preston to Poole 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 for travellers from Preston to Poole:
Omio works with many trusted partners that can help you travel the best way from Preston to Poole:
- You can go to Poole from Preston by train with South Western Railway or Avanti West Coast. You'll see cheap train tickets for £83 with Avanti West Coast from Preston to Poole on Omio.
Yes, there are direct routes from Preston to Poole with the following travel companies:
- You'll find direct trains with.
Direct services to Poole 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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