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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 NOK 263 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 NOK 263, while a train costs an average of NOK 263.
Distance: 39 miles (64 km)
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Most popular Train | Driving |
|---|---|
NOK 263 Average price Cheapest | NOK 181 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
2h 18m Average total duration Fastest 1h 48m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 1h 15m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.0 - 0.1kg CO2 emissions Lowest | - CO2 emissions |
 Most popular train company | Your own car or car rental |
Direct Options | Direct Options |
Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
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Tickets start at around NOK 263 compared to roughly NOK 181 in fuel and tolls — a saving of about -NOK 81. The journey takes 1h 48m versus 1h 15m by car, so you'll arrive a bit later, but you can work, read, or sleep along the way rather than spending the time behind the wheel. You'll also save the hassle of parking at the other end.
Driving is worth it if you're on a tight schedule, travelling as a group, or want to stop somewhere en route.
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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 train because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
7:10 AM 2h16 Poole 9:26 AM Portsmouth NOK 201 1 One-way 0 transfers
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7:10 AM 2h16 Poole 9:26 AM Portsmouth NOK 201 1 One-way 0 transfers
Fastest
7:10 AM 2h16 Poole 9:26 AM Portsmouth NOK 201 1 One-way 0 transfers
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- Around 9 trains 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.
- Ferries mostly depart from Lymington Pier and arrive in Yarmouth.
- Trains mostly depart from Poole station (POO) and arrive in Portsmouth & Southsea (PMS).
- Travel with South Western Railway, CrossCountry to go to Portsmouth by train.
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