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Compare train and bus for Poole to Southampton
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Poole to Southampton 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 50m. In case you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint the train is your best bet as it emits only 0.0 - 0.0kg. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $7, and a train costs an average of $9.
Distance: 28 miles (46 km)
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$14 Average price | $8 Average price Cheapest |
1h 20m Average total duration Fastest 50m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 1h 53m Average total duration 1h 23m Onboard + 30m Additional time* |
0.0 - 0.0kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.0 - 0.1kg CO2 emissions |
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Direct Options | Direct Options |
Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
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How to get from Poole to Southampton by train, bus or flight.
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The best way to travel from Poole to Southampton is by taking a bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
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This is compared to other travel options from Poole to Southampton:
A bus is $2 (€2) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Poole to Southampton costing on average $9 (€7).
Other travel options to Southampton take longer:
Bus takes on average 1h 10m.
- Around 8 buses per day.
- Around 7 trains per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Poole and Southampton 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 Southampton Central (SOU).
- Buses mostly depart from Poole, Seldown Coach Park and arrive in Southampton, Coach Station.
- Ferries mostly depart from West Cowes and arrive in Southampton Vehicle Ferry Terminal.
- Travel with National Express, FlixBus to go to Southampton by bus.
- Travel with South Western Railway to go to Southampton by train.
- 6 direct buses per day with National Express, FlixBus.
- 6 direct trains per day with South Western Railway.
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