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Compare bus and train for Poole to Portsmouth
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Poole to Portsmouth among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the train with prices starting from $18. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 1h 45m. 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 train costs an average of $18, and a bus costs an average of $20.
Distance: 39 miles (64 km)
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Most popular Train | Bus | Driving |
|---|---|---|
$25 Average price Cheapest | $34 Average price | $20 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
2h 15m Average total duration Fastest 1h 45m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 3h 9m Average total duration 2h 39m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 1h 15m 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 | 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 Portsmouth:
A train is $10 (€8) less than a bus for this route with tickets for a bus from Poole to Portsmouth costing on average $34 (€28).
Other travel options to Portsmouth take longer:
Bus takes on average 2h 39m.
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How to get from Poole to Portsmouth by train, bus or flight.
Our recommendation
The best way to travel from Poole to Portsmouth is by taking a bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
- 5:41 AM2h03Poole7:44 AMPortsmouth$491One-way0 transfers
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- 5:41 AM2h03Poole7:44 AMPortsmouth$491One-way0 transfers
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- 5:41 AM2h03Poole7:44 AMPortsmouth$491One-way0 transfers
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This is compared to other travel options from Poole to Portsmouth:
A train is $10 (€8) less than a bus for this route with tickets for a bus from Poole to Portsmouth costing on average $34 (€28).
Other travel options to Portsmouth take longer:
Bus takes on average 2h 39m.
- Around 7 trains per day.
- Around 6 buses per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Poole and Portsmouth 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 Portsmouth & Southsea (PMS).
- Ferries mostly depart from Lymington Pier and arrive in Portsmouth Harbour.
- Travel with National Express to go to Portsmouth by bus.
- Travel with South Western Railway to go to Portsmouth by train.
- 0 direct buses per day with National Express.
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