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Compare bus and train 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 $16. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 2h 49m. 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 $16, and a train costs an average of $26.
Distance: 57 miles (93 km)
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Most popular Train | Bus | Driving |
|---|---|---|
$61 Average price | $27 Average price Cheapest | $39 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
3h 19m Average total duration Fastest 2h 49m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 6h 1m Average total duration 5h 31m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 2h 22m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.0 - 0.1kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.1 - 0.2kg 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 Poole to Bristol:
A bus is $33 (€27) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Poole to Bristol costing on average $61 (€49).
Other travel options to Bristol take longer:
Bus takes on average 5h 31m.
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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.
- 5:40 PM6h25Poole12:05 AMBristol$171One-way0 transfers
Cheapest
- 5:40 PM6h25Poole12:05 AMBristol$171One-way0 transfers
Fastest
12:30 PM6h20Poole6:50 PMBristol$261One-way0 transfers
Other options
- 6:40 PM6h25Poole1:05 AMBristol$231One-way0 transfers
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This is compared to other travel options from Poole to Bristol:
A bus is $33 (€27) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Poole to Bristol costing on average $61 (€49).
Other travel options to Bristol take longer:
Bus takes on average 5h 31m.
- Around 21 buses per day.
- Around 8 trains per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Poole and Bristol as scheduled services by bus and train can vary by season or day of the week.
- Trains mostly depart from Poole station (POO) and arrive in Bristol Temple Meads (BRI).
- Buses mostly depart from Poole, Seldown Coach Park and arrive in Bristol, Bus & Coach Station (Marlborough St).
- Travel with National Express, FlixBus, Megabus to go to Bristol by bus.
- Travel with Great Western Railway, CrossCountry, South Western Railway to go to Bristol by train.
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