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Compare bus and train for London to Poole
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from London to Poole among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the bus, with an average ticket price of $25 For those with little time, consider booking a train, which has an average total journey time of 2h 43m. 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 $25, while a train costs an average of $59.
Distance: 97 miles (157 km)
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Most popular Train | Bus | Driving |
|---|---|---|
$59 Average price | $25 Average price Cheapest | $56 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
2h 43m Average total duration Fastest 2h 13m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 3h 48m Average total duration 3h 18m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 2h 36m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.0 - 0.1kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.2 - 0.4kg 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.
This is compared to other travel options from London to Poole:
A bus is $34 (€28) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from London to Poole costing on average $59 (€48).
Other travel options to Poole take longer:
Bus takes on average 3h 48m.
You'll arrive about 23m sooner (2h 13m by train vs 2h 36m by car). Tickets start at around $59 (€48) compared to roughly $56 (€46) 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 London to Poole
How to get from London to Poole by train, bus or flight.
Our recommendation
The best way to travel from London to Poole is by taking a bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
- NX03510:00 PM2h50London, Victoria Coach Station12:50 AMPoole, Seldown Coach Park$101One-way0 transfers
Cheapest
- NX03510:00 PM2h50London, Victoria Coach Station12:50 AMPoole, Seldown Coach Park$101One-way0 transfers
Fastest
- L800919:35 AM2h06London Waterloo (WAT)11:41 AMPoole station (POO)$431One-way0 transfers
Other options
- L803435:18 AM2h40London Waterloo (WAT)7:58 AMPoole station (POO)$181One-way0 transfers
- L80253_L8496712:05 PM2h20London Waterloo (WAT)2:25 PMPoole station (POO)$341One-way0 transfers
- L8025312:05 PM2h14London Waterloo (WAT)2:19 PMPoole station (POO)$391One-way0 transfers
- NX0358:00 AM3h10London, Victoria Coach Station11:10 AMPoole, Seldown Coach Park$101One-way0 transfers
FlixBus1:15 PM3h25London, Victoria Green Line Coach Station4:40 PMPoole, Seldown Coach Park$101One-way0 transfers- FlixBus6:00 PM3h25London, Victoria Green Line Coach Station9:25 PMPoole, Seldown Coach Park$101One-way0 transfers
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This is compared to other travel options from London to Poole:
A bus is $34 (€28) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from London to Poole costing on average $59 (€48).
Other travel options to Poole take longer:
Bus takes on average 3h 48m.
- Around 38 buses per day.
- Around 7 trains per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between London and Poole as scheduled services by bus and train can vary by season or day of the week.
- 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 Portsmouth Harbour.
- Travel with National Express, FlixBus to go to Poole by bus.
- Travel with CrossCountry, South Western Railway to go to Poole by train.
- 34 direct buses per day with National Express, FlixBus.
- 5 direct trains per day with South Western Railway.
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