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How to get from North Dorset to Poole by bus and train?

By bus and train

To get from North Dorset to Poole in South West, you’ll need to take one train line and 2 bus lines: take the SOUTH WESTERN RAILWAY train from Gillingham (Dorset) station to Salisbury station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the X3 bus and finally take the M2 bus from Palmerston Road, Boscombe station to Longfleet Road Garage, Poole station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 2 hr 43 min.

163min
Train - SOUTH WESTERN RAILWAY
Bus - X3X3
Bus - M2M2
Leaves from Gillingham (Dorset)

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from train station
    Start from train station
    North Dorset
  • 2
    Train - SOUTH WESTERN RAILWAYSOUTH WESTERN RAILWAY
    Wait for train
    SOUTH WESTERN RAILWAY
    London Waterloo
  • 3
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Salisbury
    24 min
  • 4
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Blue Boar Row, Salisbury
    ID wildgdpd
    0.53 mi • 12 min
  • 5
    Bus - X3X3
    Wait for bus
    X3
    Bournemouth
  • 6
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Palmerston Road, Boscombe
    ID boudwpa
    65 min
  • 7
    Bus - M2M2
    Wait for bus
    M2
    Poole
  • 8
    Ride to bus station Longfleet Road Garage, Poole
    Ride to bus station
    Longfleet Road Garage, Poole
    ID pleawag
    48 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

By train

To get from North Dorset to Poole in South West, you’ll need to take 3 train lines: take the SOUTH WESTERN RAILWAY train from Gillingham (Dorset) station to Salisbury 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 2 hr 52 min.

172min
Train - SOUTH WESTERN RAILWAY
Train - GREAT WESTERN RAILWAY
Train - SOUTH WESTERN RAILWAY
Walk to Poole
Leaves from Gillingham (Dorset)

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from train station
    Start from train station
    North Dorset
  • 2
    Train - SOUTH WESTERN RAILWAYSOUTH WESTERN RAILWAY
    Wait for train
    SOUTH WESTERN RAILWAY
    London Waterloo
  • 3
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Salisbury
    24 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
    30 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 North Dorset to Poole

The distance between North Dorset, South West and Poole, South West is approximately 57.26 mi, which can typically be travelled in 163 min. Moovit will show you the directions from North Dorset to Poole by bus and 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 North Dorset

North Dorset is located at North Dorset, South West and the nearest public transport station is Gillingham Station, Gillingham.

Bus stations close to North Dorset:

  • Gillingham Station, Gillingham
  • Station Road Top, Gillingham
  • Addison Terrace, Ham Common

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

By train

To get from North Dorset to Poole in South West, you’ll need to take 3 train lines: take the SOUTH WESTERN RAILWAY train from Gillingham (Dorset) station to Salisbury 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 2 hr 52 min.

172min
Train - SOUTH WESTERN RAILWAY
Train - GREAT WESTERN RAILWAY
Train - SOUTH WESTERN RAILWAY
Walk to Poole
Leaves from Gillingham (Dorset)

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from train station
    Start from train station
    North Dorset
  • 2
    Train - SOUTH WESTERN RAILWAYSOUTH WESTERN RAILWAY
    Wait for train
    SOUTH WESTERN RAILWAY
    London Waterloo
  • 3
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Salisbury
    24 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
    30 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 North Dorset to Poole?

    The fastest way takes 163 minutes, using Bus line SOUTH WESTERN RAILWAY, Bus line X3, Bus line M2.

  • What is the alternative route to get from North Dorset to Poole?

    The alternative route takes 172 minutes, using Bus line SOUTH WESTERN RAILWAY, Bus line GREAT WESTERN RAILWAY, Bus line SOUTH WESTERN RAILWAY.

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

    No, you’ll have to take one train line and 2 bus lines in total. The total travelling time is 2 hr 43 min.

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

    The SOUTH WESTERN RAILWAY train line goes from London Waterloo station near North Dorset to Salisbury station. From there you’ll have to take 2 bus lines till Salisbury station near Poole in South West

  • How long does it take to travel from North Dorset to Poole in South West by train and bus?

    The total travel time between North Dorset and Poole in South West by train and bus is about 2 hr 43 min.

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

    Get on the SOUTH WESTERN RAILWAY train from the London Waterloo station near North Dorset in South West.

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

    Get off the train at the Salisbury stop, which is closest to Poole in South West.

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