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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 an average ticket price of $55 For those with little time, consider booking a train, which has an average total journey time of 3h 10m. If you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint, the train is your best option, with estimated CO2 emissions of 0.0 - 0.1kg. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $55, while a train costs an average of $88.
Distance: 57 miles (93 km)
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Most popular Train | Bus | Driving |
|---|---|---|
$88 Average price | $55 Average price Cheapest | $38 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
3h 10m Average total duration Fastest 2h 40m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 5h 42m Average total duration 5h 12m 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 |
 Most popular train company |  Most popular bus company | Your own car or car rental |
Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options |
Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
Compare ways to travel from Bristol to Poole
Compare the available ways to get from Bristol to Poole, with the key details around price, speed, convenience, and direct service.
This is compared to other travel options from Bristol to Poole:
A bus is $34 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Bristol to Poole costing on average $88.
Other travel options to Poole take longer:
Bus takes on average 5h 42m.
Tickets start at around $88 compared to roughly $38 in fuel and tolls — a saving of about -$50. The journey takes 2h 40m versus 2h 19m by car, so you'll arrive a bit later, but you can work, read, or sleep along the way rather than spending the time behind the wheel. You'll also save the hassle of parking at the other end.
Driving is worth it if you're on a tight schedule, travelling as a group, or want to stop somewhere en route.
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 · FlixBus6:20 PM 6h35 Bristol, Bus & Coach Station (Marlborough St) 12:55 AM Poole, Seldown Coach Park $39 1 One-way 1 transfer
Cheapest
- FlixBus · FlixBus
6:20 PM 6h35 Bristol, Bus & Coach Station (Marlborough St) 12:55 AM Poole, Seldown Coach Park $39 1 One-way 1 transfer
Fastest
- W34974+
L802339:23 AM 2h56 Bristol Temple Meads (BRI) 12:19 PM Poole station (POO) $81 1 One-way 1 transfer
Other options
- G15449+L80268
2:04 PM 2h57 Bristol Temple Meads (BRI) 5:01 PM Poole station (POO) $65 1 One-way 1 transfer - C48131+L80228
10:04 AM 2h57 Bristol Temple Meads (BRI) 1:01 PM Poole station (POO) $65 1 One-way 1 transfer - G15448+L80248
12:04 PM 2h57 Bristol Temple Meads (BRI) 3:01 PM Poole station (POO) $65 1 One-way 1 transfer
- NX040 · NX035
9:00 PM 7h25 Bristol, Bus & Coach Station (Marlborough St) 4:25 AM Poole, Seldown Coach Park $39 1 One-way 1 transfer - FlixBus · FlixBus
6:10 AM 6h25 Bristol, Bus & Coach Station (Marlborough St) 12:35 PM Poole, Seldown Coach Park $41 1 One-way 1 transfer - FlixBus · FlixBus
8:25 AM 6h20 Bristol, Bus & Coach Station (Marlborough St) 2:45 PM Poole, Seldown Coach Park $43 1 One-way 1 transfer
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This is compared to other travel options from Bristol to Poole:
A bus is $34 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Bristol to Poole costing on average $88.
Other travel options to Poole take longer:
Bus takes on average 5h 42m.
- Around 20 buses per day.
- Around 9 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, South Western Railway to go to Poole by train.
- Travel with National Express, FlixBus to go to Poole by bus.
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