How to travel from Reading to Poole

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Compare bus and train for Reading to Poole

Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Reading to Poole among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the train with prices starting from $69. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 1h 46m. In case you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint the train is your best bet as it emits only 0.0 - 0.1kg. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a train costs an average of $69, and a train costs an average of $69.

Distance: 67 miles (109 km)

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from Reading to Poole

How to get from Reading to Poole by train, bus or flight.

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The best way to travel from Reading to Poole is by taking a bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.

  • National Express
    11:03 PM4h27
    Reading
    3:30 AMPoole
    $611One-way
    0 transfers

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  • National Express
    11:03 PM4h27
    Reading
    3:30 AMPoole
    $611One-way
    0 transfers

Fastest

  • National Express
    11:03 PM4h27
    Reading
    3:30 AMPoole
    $611One-way
    0 transfers

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FAQs: Travel from Reading 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 Reading to Poole.

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There are 2 options to travel between Reading and Poole including taking a bus and train.
The cheapest way to travel from Reading to Poole is a bus with an average price of $61 (€49).

This is compared to other travel options from Reading to Poole:

A bus is $8 (€7) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Reading to Poole costing on average $69 (€55).

The fastest way to travel from Reading to Poole is by train with an average journey time of 1h 44m.

Other travel options to Poole take longer:

Bus takes on average 4h 27m.

The distance from Reading to Poole is approximately 67 miles (109 km).
The average frequency per day from Reading to Poole is:
  • Around 9 buses per day.
  • Around 5 trains per day.

However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Reading and Poole as scheduled services by bus and train can vary by season or day of the week.

These are the most popular departure and arrival points from Reading to Poole:
  • Trains mostly depart from Reading station (RDG) and arrive in Poole station (POO).
  • Buses mostly depart from Reading, Blagrave Street and arrive in Poole, Seldown Coach Park.
If finding a good deal is your main consideration for your trip from Reading to Poole, then we'll help you find the best value travel companies for you:
  • Travel with CrossCountry, South Western Railway, Cross Country to go to Poole by train.
Omio customers who travel from Reading to Poole often also extend their vacation to go to London, Southampton, Weymouth, Longford, Bristol. Omio can help you plan your trip by finding the best connections between Poole and these popular destinations at a great price.

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