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Compare train and bus for Bristol to Poole
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Bristol to Poole among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from $16. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 2h 40m. 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 $16, and a train costs an average of $64.
Distance: 57 miles (93 km)
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Most popular Train | Bus | Driving |
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$66 Average price | $32 Average price Cheapest | $39 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
3h 10m Average total duration Fastest 2h 40m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 6h 32m Average total duration 6h 2m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 2h 19m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.0 - 0.1kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.1 - 0.2kg CO2 emissions | - CO2 emissions |
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Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
This is compared to other travel options from Bristol to Poole:
A bus is $34 (€27) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Bristol to Poole costing on average $66 (€53).
Other travel options to Poole take longer:
Bus takes on average 6h 2m.
Travel optionsfrom Bristol to Poole
How to get from Bristol to Poole by train, bus or flight.
Our recommendation
The best way to travel from Bristol to Poole is by taking a bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
FlixBus · FlixBus8:25 AM6h20Bristol, Bus & Coach Station (Marlborough St)2:45 PMPoole, Seldown Coach Park$341One-way1 transfer
Cheapest
FlixBus · FlixBus2:10 PM5h45Bristol, Bus & Coach Station (Marlborough St)7:55 PMPoole, Seldown Coach Park$331One-way1 transfer
Fastest
P22723+
L737629:23 AM2h52Bristol Temple Meads (BRI)12:15 PMPoole station (POO)$781One-way1 transfer
Other options
P33062+
P6146510:04 AM3h02Bristol Temple Meads (BRI)1:06 PMPoole station (POO)$551One-way1 transfer
P33058+
P614588:03 AM3h03Bristol Temple Meads (BRI)11:06 AMPoole station (POO)$601One-way1 transfer
P22721+
L737568:21 AM2h54Bristol Temple Meads (BRI)11:15 AMPoole station (POO)$781One-way1 transfer
FlixBus · FlixBus6:10 AM6h25Bristol, Bus & Coach Station (Marlborough St)12:35 PMPoole, Seldown Coach Park$341One-way1 transfer
FlixBus · FlixBus10:15 AM6h25Bristol, Bus & Coach Station (Marlborough St)4:40 PMPoole, Seldown Coach Park$411One-way1 transfer
FlixBus · FlixBus1:15 PM6h10Bristol, Bus & Coach Station (Marlborough St)7:25 PMPoole, Seldown Coach Park$341One-way1 transfer
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This is compared to other travel options from Bristol to Poole:
A bus is $34 (€27) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Bristol to Poole costing on average $66 (€53).
Other travel options to Poole take longer:
Bus takes on average 6h 2m.
- Around 22 buses per day.
- Around 7 trains per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Bristol and Poole as scheduled services by train and bus can vary by season or day of the week.
- Trains mostly depart from Bristol Temple Meads (BRI) and arrive in Poole station (POO).
- Buses mostly depart from Bristol, Bus & Coach Station (Marlborough St) and arrive in Poole, Seldown Coach Park.
- Travel with Great Western Railway, CrossCountry, first_great_western to go to Poole by train.
- Travel with National Express, Megabus to go to Poole by bus.
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