The cheapest and fastest buses from London to Poole
Cheapest price
$6
Average price
$12
Fastest journey
3 h 5 m
Average duration
3 h 29 m
Buses per day
4
Distance
157 km
The best way to find a cheap bus ticket from London to Poole is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.
The average ticket from London to Poole will cost around $12 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only $6.
Of the 4 buses that leave London for Poole on Sat, Dec 06, 4 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
On Sat, Dec 06 the direct buses cover the 157 km distance in an average of 3 h 29 m but if you time it right, some buses will get you there in just 3 h 5 m .
On Sat, Dec 06 the slowest buses will take 4 h and usually involve a change or two along the way, but you might be able to save a few pennies if you’re on a budget.








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Compare train and bus for London to Poole
Omio recommends booking the bus as it is the most popular option from London to Poole among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from €6. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 2h 20m. 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 bus costs an average of €6, and a train costs an average of €20.
Distance: 97 miles (157 km)
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€11 Average price Cheapest | €51 Average price |
3h 41m Average total duration 3h 11m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 2h 50m Average total duration Fastest 2h 20m Onboard + 30m Additional time* |
0.2 - 0.4kg CO2 emissions | 0.0 - 0.1kg CO2 emissions Lowest |
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Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
London to Poole Bus Timetables
| Operator | Departure Time | Arrival Time | Duration | Departure days | Cheapest price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Operator National Express | Departure Time 12:30AM | Arrival Time 03:21AM | Duration 2h51 | Departure days Mon, Wed, Fri | Cheapest price $17 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 06:30AM | Arrival Time 09:48AM | Duration 3h18 | Departure days Mon, Wed, Fri | Cheapest price $15 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 08:00AM | Arrival Time 10:53AM | Duration 2h53 | Departure days Mon, Wed, Fri | Cheapest price $11 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 08:30AM | Arrival Time 11:53AM | Duration 3h23 | Departure days Mon, Wed, Fri | Cheapest price $17 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 09:30AM | Arrival Time 12:28PM | Duration 2h58 | Departure days Mon, Fri | Cheapest price $12 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 10:00AM | Arrival Time 01:35PM | Duration 3h35 | Departure days Mon, Wed, Fri | Cheapest price $15 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 11:00AM | Arrival Time 02:55PM | Duration 3h55 | Departure days Mon, Wed, Fri | Cheapest price $11 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 11:00AM | Arrival Time 01:58PM | Duration 2h58 | Departure days Mon, Wed, Fri | Cheapest price $22 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 11:30AM | Arrival Time 02:53PM | Duration 3h23 | Departure days Mon, Fri | Cheapest price $27 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 12:00PM | Arrival Time 03:05PM | Duration 3h05 | Departure days Wed | Cheapest price $15 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 12:30PM | Arrival Time 03:33PM | Duration 3h03 | Departure days Mon, Fri | Cheapest price $17 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 01:00PM | Arrival Time 04:35PM | Duration 3h35 | Departure days Mon, Wed, Fri | Cheapest price $28 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 01:00PM | Arrival Time 04:25PM | Duration 3h25 | Departure days Mon, Wed, Fri | Cheapest price $11 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 02:00PM | Arrival Time 05:20PM | Duration 3h20 | Departure days Wed | Cheapest price $23 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 03:00PM | Arrival Time 06:38PM | Duration 3h38 | Departure days Mon, Wed, Fri | Cheapest price $28 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 03:00PM | Arrival Time 07:00PM | Duration 4h00 | Departure days Mon, Wed, Fri | Cheapest price $11 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 04:30PM | Arrival Time 08:13PM | Duration 3h43 | Departure days Mon, Fri | Cheapest price $22 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 05:00PM | Arrival Time 08:55PM | Duration 3h55 | Departure days Wed | Cheapest price $32 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 05:30PM | Arrival Time 08:55PM | Duration 3h25 | Departure days Mon, Fri | Cheapest price $17 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 06:00PM | Arrival Time 09:25PM | Duration 3h25 | Departure days Mon, Wed, Fri | Cheapest price $11 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 06:00PM | Arrival Time 09:38PM | Duration 3h38 | Departure days Mon, Wed, Fri | Cheapest price $17 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 07:00PM | Arrival Time 10:03PM | Duration 3h03 | Departure days Mon, Wed, Fri | Cheapest price $22 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 07:30PM | Arrival Time 11:00PM | Duration 3h30 | Departure days Mon, Fri | Cheapest price $20 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 08:00PM | Arrival Time 11:05PM | Duration 3h05 | Departure days Wed | Cheapest price $18 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 09:00PM | Arrival Time 12:25AM | Duration 3h25 | Departure days Mon, Wed, Fri | Cheapest price $13 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 09:00PM | Arrival Time 11:50PM | Duration 2h50 | Departure days Mon, Wed, Fri | Cheapest price $24 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 09:30PM | Arrival Time 12:50AM | Duration 3h20 | Departure days Mon, Fri | Cheapest price $24 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 10:00PM | Arrival Time 12:41AM | Duration 2h41 | Departure days Wed | Cheapest price $23 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 10:30PM | Arrival Time 01:35AM | Duration 3h05 | Departure days Mon, Wed, Fri | Cheapest price $11 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 10:30PM | Arrival Time 01:25AM | Duration 2h55 | Departure days Mon, Fri | Cheapest price $20 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 11:00PM | Arrival Time 02:10AM | Duration 3h10 | Departure days Mon, Wed, Fri | Cheapest price $15 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 11:59PM | Arrival Time 03:30AM | Duration 3h31 | Departure days Mon, Wed, Fri | Cheapest price $38 |
Live departures
London to Poole bus times
The table below shows live departures for London to Poole buses for today, Friday, December 5. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated bus journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
NX035 | 9:30 AM London, Victoria Coach Station | 2h58 | 12:28 PM Poole, Parkstone | 0 transfersDirect | |
NX035 | 10:00 AM London, Victoria Coach Station | 3h23 | 1:23 PM Poole, Parkstone | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus | 11:00 AM London, Victoria Green Line Coach Station | 3h55 | 2:55 PM Poole, Seldown Coach Park | 0 transfersDirect | |
NX035 | 11:00 AM London, Victoria Coach Station | 2h58 | 1:58 PM Poole, Parkstone | 0 transfersDirect | |
NX035 | 11:30 AM London, Victoria Coach Station | 3h38 | 3:08 PM Poole, Parkstone | 0 transfersDirect | |
NX035 | 12:30 PM London, Victoria Coach Station | 3h23 | 3:53 PM Poole, Parkstone | 0 transfersDirect | |
NX035 | 1:00 PM London, Victoria Coach Station | 3h53 | 4:53 PM Poole, Parkstone | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus | 1:00 PM London, Victoria Green Line Coach Station | 3h25 | 4:25 PM Poole, Seldown Coach Park | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus | 3:00 PM London, Victoria Green Line Coach Station | 4h00 | 7:00 PM Poole, Seldown Coach Park | 0 transfersDirect | |
NX035 | 3:00 PM London, Victoria Coach Station | 4h08 | 7:08 PM Poole, Parkstone | 0 transfersDirect | |
NX035 | 4:30 PM London, Victoria Coach Station | 3h43 | 8:13 PM Poole, Parkstone | 0 transfersDirect | |
NX035 | 6:00 PM London, Victoria Coach Station | 3h38 | 9:38 PM Poole, Parkstone | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus | 6:00 PM London, Victoria Green Line Coach Station | 3h25 | 9:25 PM Poole, Seldown Coach Park | 0 transfersDirect | |
NX035 | 7:00 PM London, Victoria Coach Station | 3h03 | 10:03 PM Poole, Parkstone | 0 transfersDirect | |
NX035 | 7:30 PM London, Victoria Coach Station | 3h21 | 10:51 PM Poole, Parkstone | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus | 9:00 PM London, Victoria Green Line Coach Station | 3h25 | 12:25 AM Poole, Seldown Coach Park | 0 transfersDirect | |
NX035 | 9:30 PM London, Victoria Coach Station | 3h11 | 12:41 AM Poole, Parkstone | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus | 10:30 PM London, Victoria Green Line Coach Station | 3h05 | 1:35 AM Poole, Seldown Coach Park | 0 transfersDirect | |
NX035 | 10:30 PM London, Victoria Coach Station | 2h46 | 1:16 AM Poole, Parkstone | 0 transfersDirect | |
NX035 | 11:00 PM London, Victoria Coach Station | 3h01 | 2:01 AM Poole, Parkstone | 0 transfersDirect | |
NX030 · NX035 | On time 11:59 PM London, Victoria Coach Station | 3h31 | 3:30 AM Poole, Seldown Coach Park | 1 transfer | |
NX030 · NX035 | On time 11:59 PM London, Victoria Coach Station | 3h22 | 3:21 AM Poole, Parkstone | 1 transfer | |
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Journey information
Overview: Bus from London to Poole
Buses from London to Poole run on average 30 times per day, taking around 3h 11m. Cheap bus tickets for this journey start at $7 (€6) if you book in advance.
There are 25 buses per day. The earliest bus runs at 00:12, the last at 23:57. The fastest bus covers the 97 miles (157 km) distance in 3h 5m.
Distance 97 miles (157 km) |
Average bus duration 3h 11m |
Cheapest ticket price $7 (€6) |
Buses per day 30 |
Direct buses 25 |
Fastest bus 3h 5m |
First bus 00:12 |
Last bus 23:57 |
Bus providers: National Express, Megabus, FlixBus from London to PooleYou can travel by bus between London to Poole with National Express, Megabus, FlixBus for as low as $7 (€6). When you search for schedules and tickets, Omio will show you the best journey
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Buses from London to Poole
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.
Which bus companies travel from London to Poole?
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.
How long is the bus from London to Poole?
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.
How many buses are there from London to Poole?
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.
What are the departure and arrival stations for buses from London to Poole?
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.
FAQs: Bus from London to Poole
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from London to Poole by bus. From journey times and ticket prices to direct connections, first and last departures, and even whether the route is scenic, our FAQs cover everything you need to plan your trip. Whether you’re looking for the fastest bus, the cheapest option, or tips for making the most of your visit at Poole, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.

When departing from London, you have various bus station options to start your trip from including London, Victoria Coach Station, London, Heathrow Airport Terminals 2 & 3, London, Heathrow Airport Terminal 5 and London, Heathrow Airport Terminal 4. When arriving in Poole, you can end your route in bus stations like Poole, Seldown Coach Park and Poole, Parkstone.
Passengers board the bus most frequently from London, Victoria Coach Station, which is located around 1.9 miles (3 km) away from the city centre, and they get off the bus at Poole, Seldown Coach Park, located 1.1 miles (1.8 km) away from the city centre.
- National Express
- Assistance
- Priority seating
- Accessible toilets.
- National Express
- You can cancel your ticket up to 24 hours before departure for a refund minus a cancellation fee. Changes can be up to 24 hours before departure for a fee.
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- National Express
- Two medium-sized suitcases up to 20kg each and one small piece of hand luggage.
- National Express
- 10€ per additional bag.
popular bus stations
Popular bus stations from London to Poole
- 06:00-23:00
- Free Wi-Fi
- Café Nero (in the station)
- McDonald's (in the station).
- Available outside the main entrance.
- Elevators, ramps
- Available in the station.
- Bus: 13, 102, 139, 183, 210, 226, 240, 245, 328, 460 metro: Northern
- 00:00-23:59
- Free Wi-Fi
- Pret a Manger (in the station)
- Caffè Nero (in the station)
- Available outside the arrivals area, with services provided by licensed black cabs and private hire vehicles.
- Ramps, assistance
- Available in the station.
- Bus: 105, 111, 140, 285, 423 Train: Heathrow Express Metro: Piccadilly
- 06:00-22:00
- Free Wi-Fi
- Pret A Manger (in the station)
- Caffè Nero (in the station)
- Available outside the arrivals area.
- Elevators, ramps, assistance
- Available in the station.
- Bus: 285, 490 Train: Heathrow Express Metro: Piccadilly
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