Cheapest
Average
The best way to find a cheap fare is to book your ticket as far in advance as you can and to avoid traveling at rush hour.
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Fastest Journey
2 h
Average
2 h 44 m
Buses per day
38
Distance
158 km
Of the 38 buses that leave London for Poole every day 38 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
Distance | 97 miles (157 km) | |
Average bus duration | 2 h 10 min | |
Average bus ticket price | $17 (€16) | |
Bus frequency | 3 a day | |
Direct bus | Yes, there are 3 direct buses a day | |
Bus providers | Megabus, National Express or Infobus |
Buses from London to Poole cover the 97 miles (157 km) long journey taking on average 2 h 10 min with our travel partners like Megabus, National Express or Infobus. Normally, there are 3 buses operating per day, including direct services available. You can get the cheapest bus tickets for this route for as low as $12 (€10), but the average price of bus tickets is $17 (€16). Travelers depart most frequently from London Victoria and arrive in Poole, Cromer Road.
Find the best buses from London to Poole with Omio's travel partners National Express from $12 (€10). We can find you the best deals, schedules and tickets when comparing and booking the best trip.
National Express is the UK’s leading long-distance bus company operating over 550 buses per day and serving over 900 destinations across the UK. National Express also operates bus services to all major UK airports, such as Heathrow, Gatwick, Stansted, Luton and Bristol, 24 hours a day. All National Express buses have air conditioning and provide free WiFi access along with onboard entertainment. Most buses come with seat belts and power outlets at every seat, so you can charge your phone or laptop during a long journey. For your bus from London to Poole, you can select from three ticket fares: Restricted Fare, Standard Fare, and Fully Flexible Fare.
Travelling from London to Poole by bus is a great option. Every day, 10 National Express services depart the UK capital for this south coast town, providing plenty of choice for passengers. Journey times vary between two hours 31 minutes and three hours 35 minutes, so passengers should book wisely.
National Express is the only bus company that offers services from London to Poole. The UK's number one bus operator offers a regular daily service, which runs all year round with no seasonal interruptions.
Buses to Poole from London will take between two hours 31 minutes and three hours 35 minutes to get to their destination, so it's important to pick a service that takes as little time as possible.
The London to Poole bus route is well served by National Express. The company provides 10 daily services, with a choice of two stops in Poole. Schedules are the same on weekdays and weekends and there are no seasonal differences.
Departure bus station: All buses to Poole from London will leave from London Victoria bus Station. Victoria bus Station can be found in West London, not far from the Houses of Parliament and Buckingham Palace. Getting there is made easy by the proximity of Victoria Station, which is just 200 metres away. Victoria is one of London's great transport hubs, featuring Overground rail connections across the South East and Underground links to all corners of the capital. There are a few eateries and shops at the bus station, but it's best to stock up before travelling.
Arrival bus station: Travellers can pick from two arrival points when taking buses from London to Poole. Firstly, all buses stop at Seldown bus Park. The Seldown stop is handy for Poole's major shopping neighbourhoods, including the Dolphin Shopping Centre, and it's also around 300 metres away from Poole railroad Station, so should suit those who need onward connections. Alternatively, many National Express services stop at Parkstone, just to the east of Poole city center. This stop is useful for those heading to nearby marinas and sailing centres, as well as anyone who wants to take local buses to Bournemouth.
Omio customers book a bus from London Victoria to Poole, Cromer Road most frequently for this route.
Passengers board the bus most frequently from London Victoria, which is located around 1.8 miles (2.9 km) away from the city center, and they get off the bus at Poole, Cromer Road, located 4.4 miles (7.1 km) away from the city center.
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