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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 an average ticket price of zł72 For those with little time, consider booking a train, which has an average total journey time of 2h 18m. If you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint, the train is your best option, with estimated CO2 emissions of 0.0 - 0.1kg. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a train costs an average of zł72, while a bus costs an average of zł116.
Distance: 39 miles (64 km)
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Most popular Train | Bus |
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zł72 Average price Cheapest | zł116 Average price |
2h 18m Average total duration Fastest 1h 48m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 2h 30m Average total duration 2h 0m 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 Portsmouth
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 train because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
L78760 · L811727:19 AM2h07Poole station (POO)9:26 AMPortsmouth & Southsea (PMS)zł861One-way1 transfer
Cheapest
L78760 · L811727:19 AM2h07Poole station (POO)9:26 AMPortsmouth & Southsea (PMS)zł861One-way1 transfer
Fastest
L78764+
G150017:59 AM1h49Poole station (POO)9:48 AMPortsmouth & Southsea (PMS)zł1881One-way1 transfer
Other options
L80355_L78760 · L80498 · L799147:36 AM2h36Poole station (POO)10:12 AMPortsmouth & Southsea (PMS)zł931One-way2 transfers
L80341_L78871 · L84085 · L844656:34 AM2h38Poole station (POO)9:12 AMPortsmouth & Southsea (PMS)zł931One-way2 transfers
L80341_L78871+
W349616:34 AM1h49Poole station (POO)8:23 AMPortsmouth & Southsea (PMS)zł1881One-way1 transfer
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This is compared to other travel options from Poole to Portsmouth:
A train is zł44 less than a bus for this route with tickets for a bus from Poole to Portsmouth costing on average zł116.
Other travel options to Portsmouth take longer:
Bus takes on average 2h 30m.
- 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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