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Compare train and bus for Poole to Bristol
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Poole to Bristol among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from €13. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 2h 50m. 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 €13, and a train costs an average of €52.
Distance: 57 miles (93 km)
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Most popular Train | Bus |
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€54 Average price | €28 Average price Cheapest |
3h 20m Average total duration Fastest 2h 50m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 6h 54m Average total duration 6h 24m Onboard + 30m Additional time* |
0.0 - 0.1kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.1 - 0.2kg CO2 emissions |
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Direct Options | Direct Options |
Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
Travel optionsfrom Poole to Bristol
How to get from Poole to Bristol by train, bus or flight.
Our recommendation
The best way to travel from Poole to Bristol is by taking a bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
FlixBus · FlixBusCheapest
NX035 · NX040Fastest
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L16804Other options
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FlixBus · FlixBus
NX035 · NX040
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GW404200 · P29979+
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FAQs: Travel from Poole to Bristol
Travel to Bristol 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 Poole to Bristol.

There are 2 travel options from Poole to Bristol: train or bus.
The cheapest way to go to Bristol from Poole is by taking a bus, which costs on average $15 (€13).
This is compared to other ways of getting from Poole to Bristol:
A bus is $32 (€29) less than a train for this journey with tickets for a train from Poole to Bristol costing on average $47 (€42).
The fastest way to get to Bristol from Poole is by train with an average travel time of 2 h 47 min.
Other travel options to Bristol take longer:
Bus takes on average 5 h 50 min.
The distance is approximately 57 miles (92 km) from Poole to Bristol.
The average frequency per day from Poole to Bristol is:
- 23 buses a day.
- 6 trains a day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your trip between Poole and Bristol as scheduled services by train or bus can vary by season or day of the week.
These are the most popular departure and arrival points when traveling from Poole to Bristol:
Omio works with many trusted partners that can help you travel the best way from Poole to Bristol:
- You can take a bus from Poole to Bristol with National Express or Megabus. Cheap tickets can be found for $11 (€10) with Megabus from Poole to Bristol.
- You can travel from Poole to Bristol by train with Great Western Rail, CrossCountry or South Western Railway. You can find cheap tickets on Omio for $47 (€42) with Great Western Rail from Poole to Bristol.
Yes, there are direct routes from Poole to Bristol with the following travel companies:
- You can travel directly by bus with.
- You can take a direct train with.
Direct services to Bristol tend to save you time and add more convenience as you won't need to transfer at another stop in between, so it's worth paying attention to before booking tickets for your trip.
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