How to travel from Reading to Poole

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Compare bus and train for Reading to Poole

Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Reading to Poole among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the train, with an average ticket price of €101 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 €101, while a train costs an average of €101.

Distance: 67 miles (109 km)

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€101

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2h 18m

Average total duration

Fastest

1h 48m

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from Reading to Poole

How to get from Reading to Poole by train, bus or flight.

Our recommendation

train

The best way to travel from Reading to Poole is by taking a train because it’s the best combination of price and speed.

  • CrossCountryG00999+South Western RailwayL80093
    9:52 AM1h49
    Reading station (RDG)
    11:41 AMPoole station (POO)
    611One-way
    1 transfer

Cheapest

  • CrossCountryG00999+South Western RailwayL80093
    9:52 AM1h49
    Reading station (RDG)
    11:41 AMPoole station (POO)
    611One-way
    1 transfer

Fastest

  • CrossCountryG00999+South Western RailwayL80093
    9:52 AM1h49
    Reading station (RDG)
    11:41 AMPoole station (POO)
    611One-way
    1 transfer

Other options

  • CrossCountryG01002+South Western RailwayL80103
    10:52 AM1h49
    Reading station (RDG)
    12:41 PMPoole station (POO)
    611One-way
    1 transfer
  • CrossCountryG00998+South Western RailwayL80085
    8:52 AM1h49
    Reading station (RDG)
    10:41 AMPoole station (POO)
    611One-way
    1 transfer
  • CrossCountryG01017+South Western RailwayL80141
    2:52 PM1h49
    Reading station (RDG)
    4:41 PMPoole station (POO)
    611One-way
    1 transfer
  • National ExpressRRRA1 · NX035
    7:20 PM3h40
    Reading, Blagrave Street
    11:00 PMPoole, Seldown Coach Park
    631One-way
    1 transfer
  • National ExpressRRRA1 · NX035
    9:03 PM3h47
    Reading, Blagrave Street
    12:50 AMPoole, Seldown Coach Park
    631One-way
    1 transfer
  • National ExpressRRRA1 · NX035
    12:23 PM4h12
    Reading, Blagrave Street
    4:35 PMPoole, Seldown Coach Park
    631One-way
    1 transfer

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FAQs: Travel from Reading to Poole

Travel to Poole easily. Whether you want fast, cheap or something entirely different, our travel experts have collected everything you need to know so you can find the best option from Reading to Poole.

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There are 2 options to travel between Reading and Poole including taking a bus and train.
The cheapest way to travel from Reading to Poole is a bus with an average price of €61.

This is compared to other travel options from Reading to Poole:

A bus is €40 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Reading to Poole costing on average €101.

The fastest way to travel from Reading to Poole is by train with an average journey time of 2h 18m.

Other travel options to Poole take longer:

Bus takes on average 3h 51m.

The distance from Reading to Poole is approximately 67 miles (109 km).
The average frequency per day from Reading to Poole is:
  • Around 10 buses per day.
  • Around 6 trains per day.

However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Reading and Poole as scheduled services by bus and train can vary by season or day of the week.

These are the most popular departure and arrival points from Reading to Poole:
  • Buses mostly depart from Reading, Blagrave Street and arrive in Poole, Seldown Coach Park.
  • Trains mostly depart from Reading station (RDG) and arrive in Poole station (POO).
If finding a good deal is your main consideration for your trip from Reading to Poole, then we'll help you find the best value travel companies for you:
  • Travel with CrossCountry, South Western Railway, Cross Country to go to Poole by train.
  • Travel with RailAir to go to Poole by bus.
Omio customers who travel from Reading to Poole often also extend their vacation to go to London, Southampton, Weymouth, Longford, Bristol. Omio can help you plan your trip by finding the best connections between Poole and these popular destinations at a great price.
Most travelers need at least three days in Poole to see the main sights at a comfortable pace. If you want day trips or a slower itinerary, consider adding extra time.
For a fulfilling visit to Poole, plan to spend around 2 to 3 days. This allows enough time to explore its beautiful harbor, visit the nearby beaches, and enjoy local attractions such as Brownsea Island and the Poole Museum.

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