How to travel from Southampton to Poole

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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 $7. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 55m. 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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$13

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$8

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$12

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1h 25m

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55m

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1h 43m

Average total duration

1h 13m

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58m

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0.0 - 0.1kg

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Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.

The cheapest way to travel from Southampton to Poole is a bus with an average price of $8 (€6).

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

A bus is $6 (€5) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Southampton to Poole costing on average $13 (€11).

The fastest way to travel from Southampton to Poole is by train with an average journey time of 55m.

Other travel options to Poole take longer:

Bus takes on average 1h 13m.

It's helpful to compare your options as there are 2 ways to travel between Southampton and Poole including taking a train and bus.
We recommend using the train as it is the most popular way to get from Southampton to Poole among Omio's users.

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from Southampton to Poole

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

Our recommendation

train

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

  • South Western RailwayL80077
    9:06 AM0h44
    Southampton Central (SOU)
    9:50 AMPoole station (POO)
    $121One-way
    0 transfers

Cheapest

  • South Western RailwayL80077
    9:06 AM0h44
    Southampton Central (SOU)
    9:50 AMPoole station (POO)
    $121One-way
    0 transfers

Fastest

  • South Western RailwayL80077
    9:06 AM0h44
    Southampton Central (SOU)
    9:50 AMPoole station (POO)
    $121One-way
    0 transfers

Other options

  • South Western RailwayL78741
    8:34 AM0h59
    Southampton Central (SOU)
    9:33 AMPoole station (POO)
    $121One-way
    0 transfers
  • South Western RailwayL80095
    10:03 AM0h47
    Southampton Central (SOU)
    10:50 AMPoole station (POO)
    $131One-way
    0 transfers
  • South Western RailwayL80113
    11:03 AM0h47
    Southampton Central (SOU)
    11:50 AMPoole station (POO)
    $131One-way
    0 transfers

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FAQs: Travel from Southampton 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 Southampton to Poole.

FAQs
There are 2 options to travel between Southampton and Poole including taking a train and bus.
The cheapest way to travel from Southampton to Poole is a bus with an average price of $8 (€6).

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

A bus is $6 (€5) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Southampton to Poole costing on average $13 (€11).

The fastest way to travel from Southampton to Poole is by train with an average journey time of 55m.

Other travel options to Poole take longer:

Bus takes on average 1h 13m.

The distance from Southampton to Poole is approximately 28 miles (46 km).
The average frequency per day from Southampton to Poole is:
  • Around 8 trains per day.
  • Around 8 buses 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.

These are the most popular departure and arrival points from Southampton to Poole:
  • Trains mostly depart from Southampton Central (SOU) and arrive in Poole station (POO).
  • Buses mostly depart from Southampton, Burgess Rd / Broadlands Rd (Southampton University) and arrive in Poole, Seldown Coach Park.
  • Ferries mostly depart from Yarmouth and arrive in Lymington Pier.
If finding a good deal is your main consideration for your trip from Southampton to Poole, then we'll help you find the best value travel companies for you:
  • Travel with FlixBus, National Express to go to Poole by bus.
  • Travel with South Western Railway to go to Poole by train.
Yes, there are direct services available from Southampton to Poole with the following travel companies:
  • 7 direct buses per day with FlixBus, National Express.
  • 7 direct trains per day with South Western Railway.
Omio customers who travel from Southampton to Poole often also extend their vacation to go to London, Weymouth, Longford, Bristol, Dorchester. Omio can help you plan your trip by finding the best connections between Poole and these popular destinations at a great price.

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