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Compare train and bus for Bournemouth to Poole
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Bournemouth to Poole among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the train, with an average ticket price of $8 For those with little time, consider booking a train, which has an average total journey time of 41m. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a train costs an average of $8, while a train costs an average of $8.
Distance: 4 miles (8 km)
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Most popular Train | Driving |
|---|---|
$8 Average price Cheapest | $3 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
41m Average total duration Fastest 11m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 21m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
 Most popular train company | Your own car or car rental |
Direct Options | Direct Options |
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You'll arrive about 10m sooner (11m by train vs 21m by car). Tickets start at around $8 compared to roughly $3 in fuel and tolls — so you're paying a bit more, but getting hours of your day back, a city-centre arrival, and the freedom to work or relax instead of drive.
Driving makes more sense if you're travelling as a group (where fuel costs split several ways), want to stop along the way, or need a car once you arrive.
Travel optionsfrom Bournemouth to Poole
How to get from Bournemouth to Poole by train, bus or flight.
Our recommendation
The best way to travel from Bournemouth to Poole is by taking a bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
NX0358:30 PM 0h25 Bournemouth, Coach Station 8:55 PM Poole, Seldown Coach Park $6 1 One-way 0 transfers
Cheapest
- NX035
8:30 PM 0h25 Bournemouth, Coach Station 8:55 PM Poole, Seldown Coach Park $6 1 One-way 0 transfers
Fastest
- L80233
12:09 PM 0h10 Bournemouth station (BMH) 12:19 PM Poole station (POO) $7 1 One-way 0 transfers
Other options
- L80317
9:03 PM 0h11 Bournemouth station (BMH) 9:14 PM Poole station (POO) $7 1 One-way 0 transfers - L80317_L78817
9:17 PM 0h11 Bournemouth station (BMH) 9:28 PM Poole station (POO) $7 1 One-way 0 transfers - L80323
9:29 PM 0h12 Bournemouth station (BMH) 9:41 PM Poole station (POO) $7 1 One-way 0 transfers
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- Around 6 trains per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Bournemouth and Poole as scheduled services by train and bus can vary by season or day of the week.
- Trains mostly depart from Bournemouth station (BMH) and arrive in Poole station (POO).
- Travel with South Western Railway to go to Poole by train.
- 6 direct trains per day with South Western Railway.
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