How to travel from Plymouth to Poole

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Compare train and bus 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 prices starting from $40. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 3h 27m. 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 $40, and a train costs an average of $113.

Distance: 97 miles (157 km)

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$121

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$82

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3h 57m

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3h 27m

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8h 20m

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0.2 - 0.4kg

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National Express

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FAQs: Travel from Plymouth 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 Plymouth to Poole.

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There are 2 options to travel between Plymouth and Poole including taking a train and bus.
The cheapest way to travel from Plymouth to Poole is a bus with an average price of $40 (€33).

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

A bus is $73 (€59) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Plymouth to Poole costing on average $113 (€92).

The fastest way to travel from Plymouth to Poole is by train with an average journey time of 4h 9m.

Other travel options to Poole take longer:

Bus takes on average 8h 30m.

The distance from Plymouth to Poole is approximately 97 miles (157 km).
The average frequency per day from Plymouth to Poole is:
  • Around 13 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 train and bus can vary by season or day of the week.

These are the most popular departure and arrival points from Plymouth to Poole:
  • Buses mostly depart from Plymouth, Coach Station and arrive in Poole, Parkstone.
  • Trains mostly depart from Plymouth station (PLY) and arrive in Poole station (POO).
If finding a good deal is your main consideration for your trip from Plymouth to Poole, then we'll help you find the best value travel companies for you:
  • Travel with National Express to go to Poole by bus.
  • Travel with CrossCountry, Great Western Railway, Cross Country, first_great_western to go to Poole by train.
Omio customers who travel from Plymouth to Poole often also extend their vacation to go to London, Southampton, Weymouth, Longford, Bristol. 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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