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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 $28 For those with little time, consider booking a train, which has an average total journey time of 2h 10m. 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 $28, while a train costs an average of $28.
Distance: 39 miles (64 km)
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Most popular Train | Driving |
|---|---|
$28 Average price Cheapest | $20 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
2h 10m Average total duration Fastest 1h 40m 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.
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Tickets start at around $28 (€24) compared to roughly $20 (€17) in fuel and tolls — a saving of about -$7 (-€6). The journey takes 1h 40m 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.
Travel optionsfrom Portsmouth to Poole
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.
- L81247 · L80127
1:46 PM 1h55 Portsmouth & Southsea (PMS) 3:41 PM Poole station (POO) $15 1 One-way 1 transfer
Cheapest
- L81247 · L80127
1:46 PM 1h55 Portsmouth & Southsea (PMS) 3:41 PM Poole station (POO) $15 1 One-way 1 transfer
Fastest
- L80301+
G150215:29 PM 1h41 Portsmouth & Southsea (PMS) 7:10 PM Poole station (POO) $41 1 One-way 1 transfer
Other options
- L81259 · L80139
2:46 PM 1h55 Portsmouth & Southsea (PMS) 4:41 PM Poole station (POO) $15 1 One-way 1 transfer - L81235 · L80119
12:46 PM 1h56 Portsmouth & Southsea (PMS) 2:42 PM Poole station (POO) $15 1 One-way 1 transfer - L81271 · L80147
3:46 PM 1h58 Portsmouth & Southsea (PMS) 5:44 PM Poole station (POO) $16 1 One-way 1 transfer
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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 to go to Poole by train.
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