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Compare train and bus for Southampton to Poole
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Southampton to Poole among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from €5. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 56m. 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 €5, and a train costs an average of €8.
Distance: 28 miles (46 km)
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€12 Average price | €7 Average price Cheapest |
1h 26m Average total duration Fastest 56m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 1h 48m Average total duration 1h 18m Onboard + 30m Additional time* |
0.0 - 0.0kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.0 - 0.1kg CO2 emissions |
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The best way to travel from Southampton to Poole 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 Southampton to Poole:
A bus is $3 (€2) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Southampton to Poole costing on average $10 (€8).
Other travel options to Poole take longer:
Bus takes on average 1h 0m.
- Around 10 buses per day.
- Around 6 trains per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Southampton and Poole as scheduled services by train and bus can vary by season or day of the week.
- Trains mostly depart from Southampton Central (SOU) and arrive in Poole station (POO).
- Buses mostly depart from Southampton, Coach Station and arrive in Poole, Seldown Coach Park.
- Ferries mostly depart from West Cowes and arrive in Southampton Vehicle Ferry Terminal.
- Travel with South Western Railway to go to Poole by train.
- Travel with National Express to go to Poole by bus.
- 6 direct trains per day with South Western Railway.
- 9 direct buses per day with National Express.
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