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Compare bus and train for Portsmouth to Poole
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Portsmouth to Poole among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the train, with an average ticket price of zł68 For those with little time, consider booking a train, which has an average total journey time of 2h 11m. 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 zł68, while a train costs an average of zł68.
Distance: 39 miles (64 km)
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Most popular Train | Driving |
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zł68 Average price Cheapest | zł77 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
2h 11m Average total duration Fastest 1h 41m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 1h 18m 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.
Tickets start at around zł104 compared to roughly zł77 in fuel and tolls — a saving of about zł-27.38. The journey takes 1h 38m versus 1h 18m 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 Portsmouth to Poole by train, bus or flight.
Our recommendation
The best way to travel from Portsmouth to Poole is by taking a train because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
9:52 AM1h58Portsmouth11:50 AMPoolezł731One-way0 transfers
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9:52 AM1h58Portsmouth11:50 AMPoolezł731One-way0 transfers
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9:52 AM1h58Portsmouth11:50 AMPoolezł731One-way0 transfers
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8:52 AM1h58Portsmouth10:50 AMPoolezł771One-way0 transfers
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- Around 8 trains per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Portsmouth and Poole as scheduled services by bus and train can vary by season or day of the week.
- Trains mostly depart from Portsmouth & Southsea (PMS) and arrive in Poole station (POO).
- Ferries mostly depart from Portsmouth Harbour and arrive in Fishbourne.
- Travel with South Western Railway, Great Western Railway (GWR) to go to Poole by train.
- Travel with National Express to go to Poole by bus.
- 0 direct buses per day with National Express.
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