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Compare train and bus for Poole to London
Omio recommends booking the bus as it is the most popular option from Poole to London among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from $7. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 2h 16m. 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 $7, and a train costs an average of $19.
Distance: 97 miles (157 km)
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Most popular Bus | Train | Driving |
|---|---|---|
$13 Average price Cheapest | $51 Average price | $56 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
3h 45m Average total duration 3h 15m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 2h 46m Average total duration Fastest 2h 16m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 2h 38m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.2 - 0.4kg CO2 emissions | 0.0 - 0.1kg CO2 emissions Lowest | - CO2 emissions |
 Most popular bus company |  Most popular train 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 London:
A bus is $38 (€31) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Poole to London costing on average $51 (€42).
Other travel options to London take longer:
Bus takes on average 3h 15m.
Travel optionsfrom Poole to London
How to get from Poole to London by train, bus or flight.
Our recommendation
The best way to travel from Poole to London is by taking a train because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
- L78788_L7995511:55 AM2h42Poole station (POO)2:37 PMLondon Waterloo (WAT)$161One-way0 transfers
Cheapest
- L78788_L7995511:55 AM2h42Poole station (POO)2:37 PMLondon Waterloo (WAT)$161One-way0 transfers
Fastest
- L802515:32 PM2h17Poole station (POO)7:49 PMLondon Waterloo (WAT)$201One-way0 transfers
Other options
- L788122:55 PM2h29Poole station (POO)5:24 PMLondon Waterloo (WAT)$201One-way0 transfers
- L788284:55 PM2h30Poole station (POO)7:25 PMLondon Waterloo (WAT)$201One-way0 transfers
- L788223:55 PM2h30Poole station (POO)6:25 PMLondon Waterloo (WAT)$241One-way0 transfers
FlixBus3:00 AM3h25Poole, Seldown Coach Park6:25 AMLondon, Hammersmith Broadway (Irish Cultural Centre)$161One-way0 transfers- FlixBus3:00 AM4h00Poole, Seldown Coach Park7:00 AMLondon, Victoria Green Line Coach Station$161One-way0 transfers
- NX0357:00 AM2h45Poole, Seldown Coach Park9:45 AMLondon, Hammersmith Bridge Road$251One-way0 transfers
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This is compared to other travel options from Poole to London:
A bus is $38 (€31) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Poole to London costing on average $51 (€42).
Other travel options to London take longer:
Bus takes on average 3h 15m.
- Around 43 buses per day.
- Around 7 trains per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Poole and London 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 London Waterloo (WAT).
- Buses mostly depart from Poole, Seldown Coach Park and arrive in London, Victoria Coach Station.
- Ferries mostly depart from Portsmouth Harbour and arrive in Portsmouth Harbour.
- Travel with South Western Railway to go to London by train.
- Travel with National Express, Megabus, FlixBus to go to London by bus.
- 6 direct trains per day with South Western Railway.
- 42 direct buses per day with National Express, FlixBus.
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