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Poole Museum
Harbourside museum of Poole's maritime, social, and pottery history in restored quayside buildings. A strong introduction to the town's past and port identity.
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from New Milton to Poole is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.
The average ticket from New Milton to Poole will cost around $15 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only $15.
On Mon, Nov 16, we found 6 trains from New Milton to Poole, including 6 direct services.
On Mon, Nov 16 the direct trains cover the 23 km distance in an average of 31 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 28 m .
On Mon, Nov 16 the slowest trains will take 32 m 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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Trains from New Milton to Poole run on average 10 times per day, taking around 32m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at $10 (€9) if you book in advance.
There are 9 trains per day. The earliest train runs at 05:00, the last at 23:52. The fastest train covers the 14 miles (23 km) distance in 28m.
Distance 14 miles (23 km) |
Average train duration 32m |
Cheapest ticket price $10 (€9) |
Trains per day 10 |
Direct trains 9 |
Fastest train 28m |
First train 5:00 AM |
Last train 11:52 PM |
Cheapest Month Sep |
Cheapest Day Mon |
High Season Jul - Sep |
Low Season Apr - Jun |
Best time to book 28 days |
Use these quick route answers to check fares, travel time, departure options, and direct services before booking from New Milton to Poole.
The table below shows live departures for New Milton to Poole trains for tomorrow, Monday, November 16. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
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L80562 | 8:05 AM New Milton station (NWM) | 0h28 | 8:33 AM Poole station (POO) | 0 transfersDirect | |
L80351 | 8:32 AM New Milton station (NWM) | 0h32 | 9:04 AM Poole station (POO) | 0 transfersDirect | |
L78868 | 8:55 AM New Milton station (NWM) | 0h31 | 9:26 AM Poole station (POO) | 0 transfersDirect | |
L80213 | 9:48 AM New Milton station (NWM) | 0h31 | 10:19 AM Poole station (POO) | 0 transfersDirect | |
L80221 | 10:48 AM New Milton station (NWM) | 0h31 | 11:19 AM Poole station (POO) | 0 transfersDirect | |
L80233 | 11:47 AM New Milton station (NWM) | 0h32 | 12:19 PM Poole station (POO) | 0 transfersDirect | |
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Harbourside museum of Poole's maritime, social, and pottery history in restored quayside buildings. A strong introduction to the town's past and port identity.
Contemporary art centre with changing exhibitions, a respected gallery programme, and cultural events. Worth visiting for modern visual art in central Poole.
Volunteer-run museum preserving Poole's RNLI history, lifeboats, and rescue stories. A compact stop for maritime heritage near the quay.
Historic waterfront lined with boats, heritage buildings, and harbour views. A must for atmosphere, walks, and seeing Poole's maritime character up close.
National Trust island of heath, lagoon, and woodland in Poole Harbour. Famous for red squirrels, birdlife, and memorable coastal walking.
Sandy peninsula with sweeping harbour and bay views, beach access, and an easy walking route. Popular for sunsets, watersports scenery, and open space.
Fresh shellfish long landed on Poole Quay. Locally served crab highlights the harbour’s fishing heritage and is prized for sweet, delicate meat.
A Dorset staple of local sausages baked in Yorkshire pudding batter. It is a comforting pub classic widely eaten across Poole and the county.
Traditional Dorset fruit cake made with dried fruit, spice and tea. It is closely associated with county baking and often served sliced with tea.
Elegant harbourside seafood restaurant known for refined local fish dishes, tasting menus and polished service in a special-occasion setting.
Popular waterside restaurant on Poole Quay serving fresh seafood, grilled fish and shellfish in a relaxed, lively harbour atmosphere.
Well-known traditional fish and chip restaurant near the quay, valued for sustainably sourced seafood and a casual family-friendly setting.
Poole is moderate for UK seaside towns: lodging rises in summer, dining is mid-priced, and local buses are manageable for most visitors.
Tipping is optional. In restaurants, 10-12.5% is common if service is not included. Round up for taxis. Cafes may use tip jars, but small change only.
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Most New Milton to Poole trains use the New Milton to Poole station pair. Use this guide to compare New Milton and Poole train stations on this route, check city-centre transport, alongside checking practicalities like train station facilities and services.
New Milton has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Parking, Dining, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, Lounge, Lost and Found Office, Ticket Office, and Bike Parking.
Food and drink options are available at New Milton.
Wi-Fi is available at New Milton.
Ticket office support is available at New Milton.
Lost and found is available at the station.
Available at New Milton: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Available at New Milton: Bike Parking.
Accessibility facilities are available at New Milton: Staff help available: No, Step free access coverage: No, Step free access note: Step-free category B station - This station has level access from the main entrance to Platform 1 (for trains towards Southampton/ London Waterloo). There is level access from Station Approach to Platform 2 (for trains towards Bournemouth/ Weymouth) via a separate entrance. The step-free route between platforms is approximately 230m via the street. Please be aware that this station has no tactile paving on the platform edge, Accessible ticket machines: There are accessible ticket machines at this station, Accessible ticket machines note: All South Western Railway ticket machines are able to sell tickets with Disabled Persons Railcard discounts. All machines are accessible, however the station may not be so please check the station access note for further details, Accessible toilets: Yes, Ramp for train access: Yes, Wheelchairs available: No, Impaired mobility set down / pick up points available: No.
Poole is 1 km from Poole city centre. Public transport options include:
Poole has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Parking, Dining, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, Hotel, Lost and Found Office, Ticket Office, Bike Parking, and Bike Rental.
Food and drink options are available at Poole.
Wi-Fi is available at Poole. ATMs are available at Poole.
Ticket office support is available at Poole.
Lost and found is available at the station.
Available at Poole: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Available at Poole: Bike Parking, Bike Rental.
Accessibility facilities are available at Poole: Staff help available: Yes, Step free access coverage: Yes, Step free access note: Step-free category B Station - There is level access to both sides of the station by ramps. Interchange between platforms is via a ramped underpass at the London end of the platforms. Please be aware that this station has no tactile paving on the platform edge, Accessible ticket machines: There are accessible ticket machines at this station, Accessible ticket machines note: All South Western Railway ticket machines are able to sell tickets with Disabled Persons Railcard discounts. All machines are accessible, however the station may not be so please check the station access note for further details, Accessible toilets: Yes, Ramp for train access: Yes, Wheelchairs available: Yes, Impaired mobility set down / pick up points available: No.
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