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Compare bus and train for Plymouth to Poole
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Plymouth to Poole among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the bus, with an average ticket price of ₫84 For those with little time, consider booking a train, which has an average total journey time of 4h 25m. 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 ₫84, while a train costs an average of ₫90.
Distance: 97 miles (157 km)
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Most popular Train | Bus | Driving |
|---|---|---|
₫90 Average price | ₫84 Average price Cheapest | ₫37 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
4h 25m Average total duration Fastest 3h 55m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 8h 20m Average total duration 7h 50m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 2h 42m 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 Plymouth to Poole:
A bus is ₫6 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Plymouth to Poole costing on average ₫90.
Other travel options to Poole take longer:
Bus takes on average 8h 20m.
Tickets start at around ₫90 compared to roughly ₫37 in fuel and tolls — a saving of about ₫-53.40. The journey takes 3h 55m versus 2h 42m 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.
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How to get from Plymouth to Poole by train, bus or flight.
Our recommendation
The best way to travel from Plymouth to Poole is by taking a bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
- 3:30 PM8h50Plymouth12:20 AMPoole₫761One-way0 transfers
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- 3:30 PM8h50Plymouth12:20 AMPoole₫761One-way0 transfers
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- 3:30 PM8h50Plymouth12:20 AMPoole₫761One-way0 transfers
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This is compared to other travel options from Plymouth to Poole:
A bus is ₫6 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Plymouth to Poole costing on average ₫90.
Other travel options to Poole take longer:
Bus takes on average 8h 20m.
- Around 16 buses per day.
- Around 6 trains per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Plymouth and Poole as scheduled services by bus and train can vary by season or day of the week.
- Trains mostly depart from Plymouth station (PLY) and arrive in Poole station (POO).
- Buses mostly depart from Plymouth, Coach Station and arrive in Poole, Parkstone.
- Travel with National Express to go to Poole by bus.
- Travel with CrossCountry, South Western Railway, Great Western Railway to go to Poole by train.
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