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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 €8. 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 €8, and a train costs an average of €12.
Distance: 97 miles (157 km)
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€10 Average price Cheapest | €37 Average price |
3h 43m Average total duration 3h 13m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 2h 49m Average total duration Fastest 2h 19m Onboard + 30m Additional time* |
0.2 - 0.4kg CO2 emissions | 0.0 - 0.1kg CO2 emissions Lowest |
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Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
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The best way to travel from London to Poole is by taking a bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
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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 $16 (€12).
Other travel options to Poole take longer:
Bus takes on average 3h 0m.
- 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.
- 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.
- Travel with South Western Railway, CrossCountry to go to Poole by train.
- Travel with National Express, Megabus, FlixBus to go to Poole by bus.
- 4 direct trains per day with South Western Railway.
- 29 direct buses per day with National Express, Megabus, FlixBus.
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