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Compare train and bus for London to Wool
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from London to Wool among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the bus, with an average ticket price of €12 For those with little time, consider booking a train, which has an average total journey time of 3h 5m. If you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint, the train is your best option, with estimated CO2 emissions of 0.1 - 0.2kg. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of €12, while a train costs an average of €53.
Distance: 107 miles (173 km)
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Most popular Train | Bus | Driving |
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€53 Average price | €12 Average price Cheapest | €51 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
3h 5m Average total duration Fastest 2h 35m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 3h 56m Average total duration 3h 26m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 2h 47m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.1 - 0.2kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.2 - 0.4kg CO2 emissions | - CO2 emissions |
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Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
Compare ways to travel from London to Wool
Compare the available ways to get from London to Wool, with the key details around price, speed, convenience, and direct service.
This is compared to other travel options from London to Wool:
A bus is €42 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from London to Wool costing on average €53.
Other travel options to Wool take longer:
Bus takes on average 3h 56m.
You'll arrive about 12m sooner (2h 35m by train vs 2h 47m by car). Tickets start at around €53 compared to roughly €51 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 Wool
How to get from London to Wool by train, bus or flight.
Our recommendation
The best way to travel from London to Wool is by taking a bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
FlixBus4:30 PM 3h25 London, Victoria Green Line Coach Station 7:55 PM Poole, Seldown Coach Park €11 1 One-way 0 transfers
Cheapest
FlixBus4:30 PM 3h25 London, Victoria Green Line Coach Station 7:55 PM Poole, Seldown Coach Park €11 1 One-way 0 transfers
Fastest
L800919:35 AM 2h27 London Waterloo (WAT) 12:02 PM Wool station (WOO) €37 1 One-way 0 transfers
Other options
L8010110:35 AM 2h27 London Waterloo (WAT) 1:02 PM Wool station (WOO) €41 1 One-way 0 transfers
L800838:35 AM 2h28 London Waterloo (WAT) 11:03 AM Wool station (WOO) €46 1 One-way 0 transfers
L803597:35 AM 2h35 London Waterloo (WAT) 10:10 AM Wool station (WOO) €56 1 One-way 0 transfers
FlixBus10:30 PM 2h45 London, Victoria Green Line Coach Station 1:15 AM Bournemouth, Coach Station €12 1 One-way 0 transfers
FlixBus10:30 PM 3h05 London, Victoria Green Line Coach Station 1:35 AM Poole, Seldown Coach Park €12 1 One-way 0 transfers
FlixBus1:15 PM 3h25 London, Victoria Green Line Coach Station 4:40 PM Poole, Seldown Coach Park €12 1 One-way 0 transfers
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This is compared to other travel options from London to Wool:
A bus is €42 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from London to Wool costing on average €53.
Other travel options to Wool take longer:
Bus takes on average 3h 56m.
- Around 18 buses per day.
- Around 5 trains per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between London and Wool 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 Wool station (WOO).
- Buses mostly depart from London, Victoria Green Line Coach Station and arrive in Poole, Seldown Coach Park.
- Ferries mostly depart from Portsmouth Harbour and arrive in Portsmouth Harbour.
- Travel with South Western Railway, CrossCountry, Great Western Railway to go to Wool by train.
- Travel with FlixBus to go to Wool by bus.
- 3 direct trains per day with South Western Railway.
- 18 direct buses per day with FlixBus.
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