How to travel from London to Poole

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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 $10. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 2h 19m. 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 $10, and a train costs an average of $15.

Distance: 97 miles (157 km)

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$12

Average price

Cheapest

$48

Average price

3h 44m

Average total duration

3h 14m

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30m

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2h 49m

Average total duration

Fastest

2h 19m

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30m

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0.2 - 0.4kg

CO2 emissions

0.0 - 0.1kg

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South Western Railway

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from London to Poole

How to get from London to Poole by train, bus or flight.

Our recommendation

bus

The best way to travel from London to Poole is by taking a bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.

  • National ExpressNX035
    09:30AM2h58
    London, Victoria Coach Station
    12:28PMPoole, Parkstone
    $121One-way
    0 transfers

Cheapest

  • National ExpressNX035
    09:30AM2h58
    London, Victoria Coach Station
    12:28PMPoole, Parkstone
    $121One-way
    0 transfers

Fastest

  • National ExpressNX035
    10:30PM2h46
    London, Victoria Coach Station
    01:16AMPoole, Parkstone
    $121One-way
    0 transfers

Other options

  • National ExpressNX035
    09:30AM3h10
    London, Victoria Coach Station
    12:40PMPoole, Seldown Coach Park
    $121One-way
    0 transfers
  • National ExpressNX035
    08:00AM3h05
    London, Victoria Coach Station
    11:05AMPoole, Seldown Coach Park
    $141One-way
    0 transfers
  • National ExpressNX035
    08:00AM2h53
    London, Victoria Coach Station
    10:53AMPoole, Parkstone
    $141One-way
    0 transfers

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FAQs: Travel from London to Poole

Travel to Poole easily. Whether you want fast, cheap or something entirely different, our travel experts have collected everything you need to know so you can find the best option from London to Poole.

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There are 2 options to travel between London and Poole including taking a train and bus.
The cheapest way to travel from London to Poole is a bus with an average price of $10 (€8).

This is compared to other travel options from London to Poole:

A bus is $5 (€4) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from London to Poole costing on average $15 (€12).

The fastest way to travel from London to Poole is by train with an average journey time of 1h 59m.

Other travel options to Poole take longer:

Bus takes on average 3h 0m.

The distance from London to Poole is approximately 97 miles (157 km).
The average frequency per day from London to Poole is:
  • Around 35 buses per day.
  • Around 6 trains per day.

However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between London and Poole as scheduled services by train and bus can vary by season or day of the week.

These are the most popular departure and arrival points from London to Poole:
  • Trains mostly depart from London Waterloo (WAT) and arrive in Poole station (POO).
  • Buses mostly depart from London, Victoria Coach Station and arrive in Poole, Seldown Coach Park.
  • Ferries mostly depart from Portsmouth Harbour and arrive in Fishbourne.
If finding a good deal is your main consideration for your trip from London to Poole, then we'll help you find the best value travel companies for you:
  • Travel with South Western Railway, CrossCountry to go to Poole by train.
  • Travel with National Express, Megabus, FlixBus to go to Poole by bus.
Yes, there are direct services available from London to Poole with the following travel companies:
  • 4 direct trains per day with South Western Railway.
  • 30 direct buses per day with National Express, Megabus, FlixBus.
Omio customers who travel from London to Poole often also extend their vacation to go to Southampton, Weymouth, Longford, Bristol, Dorchester. Omio can help you plan your trip by finding the best connections between Poole and these popular destinations at a great price.

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