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Compare train and bus for Poole to Bournemouth
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Poole to Bournemouth among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the train, with an average ticket price of $8 For those with little time, consider booking a train, which has an average total journey time of 42m. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a train costs an average of $8, while a train costs an average of $8.
Distance: 4 miles (8 km)
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Most popular Train | Driving |
|---|---|
$8 Average price Cheapest | $3 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
42m Average total duration Fastest 12m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 20m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
 Most popular train company | Your own car or car rental |
Direct Options | Direct Options |
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Compare the available ways to get from Poole to Bournemouth, with the key details around price, speed, convenience, and direct service.
You'll arrive about 8m sooner (12m by train vs 20m by car). Tickets start at around $8 compared to roughly $3 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 Poole to Bournemouth
How to get from Poole to Bournemouth by train, bus or flight.
Our recommendation
The best way to travel from Poole to Bournemouth is by taking a train because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
- L80196
9:02 AM 0h10 Poole station (POO) 9:12 AM Bournemouth station (BMH) $9 1 One-way 0 transfers
Cheapest
- L80196
9:02 AM 0h10 Poole station (POO) 9:12 AM Bournemouth station (BMH) $9 1 One-way 0 transfers
Fastest
- L80196
9:02 AM 0h10 Poole station (POO) 9:12 AM Bournemouth station (BMH) $9 1 One-way 0 transfers
Other options
- L80504
8:49 AM 0h11 Poole station (POO) 9:00 AM Bournemouth station (BMH) $9 1 One-way 0 transfers - L78765
7:59 AM 0h12 Poole station (POO) 8:11 AM Bournemouth station (BMH) $9 1 One-way 0 transfers - L80364_L80065
8:37 AM 0h12 Poole station (POO) 8:49 AM Bournemouth station (BMH) $9 1 One-way 0 transfers
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- Around 6 trains per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Poole and Bournemouth as scheduled services by train and bus can vary by season or day of the week.
- Trains mostly depart from Poole station (POO) and arrive in Bournemouth station (BMH).
- Travel with South Western Railway to go to Bournemouth by train.
- 6 direct trains per day with South Western Railway.
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