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How to get from Cheltenham to Poole by train?

From Cheltenham to Poole by train

To get from Cheltenham to Poole in South West, you’ll need to take 3 train lines: take the CROSSCOUNTRY train from Cheltenham Spa station to Bristol Temple Meads station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the GREAT WESTERN RAILWAY train and finally take the SOUTH WESTERN RAILWAY train from Southampton Central station to Poole station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 4 hr 34 min.

274min
Train - CROSSCOUNTRY
Train - GREAT WESTERN RAILWAY
Train - SOUTH WESTERN RAILWAY
Walk to Poole
Leaves from Cheltenham Spa

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from train station
    Start from train station
    Cheltenham
  • 2
    Train - CROSSCOUNTRYCROSSCOUNTRY
    Wait for train
    CROSSCOUNTRY
    Penzance
  • 3
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Bristol Temple Meads
    39 min
  • 4
    Train - GREAT WESTERN RAILWAYGREAT WESTERN RAILWAY
    Wait for train
    GREAT WESTERN RAILWAY
    Portsmouth Harbour
  • 5
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Southampton Central
    109 min
  • 6
    Train - SOUTH WESTERN RAILWAYSOUTH WESTERN RAILWAY
    Wait for train
    SOUTH WESTERN RAILWAY
    Poole
  • 7
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Poole
    58 min
  • 8
    Walk to Poole
    Walk to
    Poole
    750 yd • 9 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Alternative route from Cheltenham to Poole by train via GREAT WESTERN RAILWAY, GREAT WESTERN RAILWAY and SOUTH WESTERN RAILWAY

To get from Cheltenham to Poole in South West, you’ll need to take 3 train lines: take the GREAT WESTERN RAILWAY train from Cheltenham Spa station to Bristol Temple Meads station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the GREAT WESTERN RAILWAY train and finally take the SOUTH WESTERN RAILWAY train from Southampton Central station to Poole station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 5 hr 23 min.

323min
Train - GREAT WESTERN RAILWAY
Train - GREAT WESTERN RAILWAY
Train - SOUTH WESTERN RAILWAY
Walk to Poole
Leaves from Cheltenham Spa

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from train station
    Start from train station
    Cheltenham
  • 2
    Train - GREAT WESTERN RAILWAYGREAT WESTERN RAILWAY
    Wait for train
    GREAT WESTERN RAILWAY
    Bristol Temple Meads
  • 3
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Bristol Temple Meads
    63 min
  • 4
    Train - GREAT WESTERN RAILWAYGREAT WESTERN RAILWAY
    Wait for train
    GREAT WESTERN RAILWAY
    Portsmouth Harbour
  • 5
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Southampton Central
    109 min
  • 6
    Train - SOUTH WESTERN RAILWAYSOUTH WESTERN RAILWAY
    Wait for train
    SOUTH WESTERN RAILWAY
    Poole
  • 7
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Poole
    58 min
  • 8
    Walk to Poole
    Walk to
    Poole
    750 yd • 9 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic
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Public transport directions from Cheltenham to Poole

The distance between Cheltenham, South West and Poole, South West is approximately 157.23 mi, which can typically be travelled in 274 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Cheltenham to Poole by train, so no matter how you choose to travel in South West – you will always have plenty of easy options.

Public transport stations close to Cheltenham

Cheltenham is located at Cheltenham, South West and the nearest public transport station is Cheltenham Spa Rail Stn, Lansdown.

Bus stations close to Cheltenham:

  • Cheltenham Spa Rail Stn, Lansdown
  • Queens Court, Lansdown
  • The Vineyards, Alstone

Public transport stations close to Poole, South West

Poole is located at Poole, South West and the nearest public transport station is Longfleet Road Garage, Poole.

Bus stations close to Poole:

  • Longfleet Road Garage, Poole
  • Nurses Home, Poole
  • Poole Hospital, Poole

Ferry stations close to Poole:

  • Sandbanks Ferry Terminal, Sandbanks
  • Shell Bay Ferry Terminal, Studland

Alternative route from Cheltenham to Poole by train via GREAT WESTERN RAILWAY, GREAT WESTERN RAILWAY and SOUTH WESTERN RAILWAY

To get from Cheltenham to Poole in South West, you’ll need to take 3 train lines: take the GREAT WESTERN RAILWAY train from Cheltenham Spa station to Bristol Temple Meads station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the GREAT WESTERN RAILWAY train and finally take the SOUTH WESTERN RAILWAY train from Southampton Central station to Poole station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 5 hr 23 min.

323min
Train - GREAT WESTERN RAILWAY
Train - GREAT WESTERN RAILWAY
Train - SOUTH WESTERN RAILWAY
Walk to Poole
Leaves from Cheltenham Spa

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from train station
    Start from train station
    Cheltenham
  • 2
    Train - GREAT WESTERN RAILWAYGREAT WESTERN RAILWAY
    Wait for train
    GREAT WESTERN RAILWAY
    Bristol Temple Meads
  • 3
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Bristol Temple Meads
    63 min
  • 4
    Train - GREAT WESTERN RAILWAYGREAT WESTERN RAILWAY
    Wait for train
    GREAT WESTERN RAILWAY
    Portsmouth Harbour
  • 5
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Southampton Central
    109 min
  • 6
    Train - SOUTH WESTERN RAILWAYSOUTH WESTERN RAILWAY
    Wait for train
    SOUTH WESTERN RAILWAY
    Poole
  • 7
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Poole
    58 min
  • 8
    Walk to Poole
    Walk to
    Poole
    750 yd • 9 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Questions & Answers

  • What is the fastest way to get from Cheltenham to Poole?

    The fastest way takes 274 minutes, using Bus line CROSSCOUNTRY, Bus line GREAT WESTERN RAILWAY, Bus line SOUTH WESTERN RAILWAY.

  • What is the alternative route to get from Cheltenham to Poole?

    The alternative route takes 323 minutes, using Bus line GREAT WESTERN RAILWAY, Bus line GREAT WESTERN RAILWAY, Bus line SOUTH WESTERN RAILWAY.

  • Is there a direct train between Cheltenham and Poole in South West?

    No, you’ll have to take 3 train lines in total. The total travelling time is 4 hr 34 min.

  • Which train line goes from Cheltenham to Poole in South West?

    The CROSSCOUNTRY train line goes from Penzance station near Cheltenham to Bristol Temple Meads station. From there you’ll have to take one train line till Bristol Temple Meads station near Poole in South West

  • How long does it take to travel from Cheltenham to Poole in South West by train?

    The total travel time between Cheltenham and Poole in South West by train is about 4 hr 34 min.

  • Where do I get on the train near Cheltenham to get to Poole in South West?

    Get on the CROSSCOUNTRY train from the Penzance station near Cheltenham in South West.

  • Where do I get off the train when travelling between Cheltenham and Poole in South West?

    Get off the train at the Bristol Temple Meads station, which is closest to Poole in South West.

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