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Compare bus and train for Poole to Horley
Omio recommends booking the bus as it is the most popular option from Poole to Horley among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the bus, with an average ticket price of zł93 For those with little time, consider booking a train, which has an average total journey time of 4h 0m. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of zł93, while a train costs an average of zł201.
Distance: 85 miles (138 km)
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Most popular Bus | Train | Driving |
|---|---|---|
zł93 Average price Cheapest | zł201 Average price | zł144 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
4h 53m Average total duration 4h 23m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 4h 0m Average total duration Fastest 3h 30m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 2h 22m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
![]() Most popular bus company | Your own car or car rental | |
Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options |
This is compared to other travel options from Poole to Horley:
A bus is zł108 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Poole to Horley costing on average zł201.
Other travel options to Horley take longer:
Bus takes on average 4h 53m.
Tickets start at around zł93 compared to roughly zł144 in fuel and tolls — a saving of about zł51. The journey takes 4h 23m versus 2h 22m by car, so you'll arrive a bit later, but you can use the time productively rather than spending it behind the wheel. No parking to sort, no fuel stops, and most coaches have Wi-Fi and power outlets.
Driving is worth considering if you're on a tight schedule, travelling as a group (where fuel costs split several ways), or want the flexibility to stop along the way.
Travel optionsfrom Poole to Horley
How to get from Poole to Horley by train, bus or flight.
Our recommendation
The best way to travel from Poole to Horley is by taking a bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
FlixBus · FlixBus8:00 AM3h40Poole, Seldown Coach Park11:40 AMLondon, Gatwick Airport Terminal Southzł811One-way1 transfer
Cheapest
FlixBus · FlixBus8:00 AM3h40Poole, Seldown Coach Park11:40 AMLondon, Gatwick Airport Terminal Southzł811One-way1 transfer
Fastest
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W329065:35 AM3h16Poole station (POO)8:51 AMHorley station (HOR)zł2041One-way2 transfers
Other options
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W329114:55 AM3h18Poole station (POO)8:13 AMHorley station (HOR)zł1411One-way2 transfers
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C93049_C933334:55 AM3h38Poole station (POO)8:33 AMHorley station (HOR)zł1411One-way1 transfer
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W329035:35 AM3h40Poole station (POO)9:15 AMHorley station (HOR)zł1411One-way2 transfers
FlixBus · FlixBus12:30 PM3h55Poole, Seldown Coach Park4:25 PMLondon, Gatwick Airport Terminal Southzł811One-way1 transfer
FlixBus · FlixBus11:05 AM4h00Poole, Seldown Coach Park3:05 PMLondon, Gatwick Airport Terminal Southzł811One-way1 transfer
FlixBus · FlixBus5:00 AM4h25Poole, Seldown Coach Park9:25 AMGatwick Airport (North Terminal)zł811One-way1 transfer
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This is compared to other travel options from Poole to Horley:
A bus is zł108 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Poole to Horley costing on average zł201.
Other travel options to Horley take longer:
Bus takes on average 4h 53m.
- Around 34 buses per day.
- Around 5 trains per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Poole and Horley as scheduled services by bus and train can vary by season or day of the week.
- Buses mostly depart from Poole, Seldown Coach Park and arrive in London, Gatwick Airport Terminal North.
- Ferries mostly depart from Portsmouth Harbour and arrive in Fishbourne.
- Trains mostly depart from Poole station (POO) and arrive in Gatwick Airport (GTW).
- Travel with National Express to go to Horley by bus.
- Travel with South Western Railway to go to Horley by train.
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