How to travel from Isle of Man to Poole, United Kingdom
The distance between Isle of Man and Poole is around 521km (324 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to fly and then take the train which takes around 3h 30m.
9 routes found
We've found 9 different ways to get from Isle of Man to Poole by ferry, train, bus, car and plane. The recommended routes, which include information on duration, ticket price, and level of difficulty, can be found below.
👋 Also check out Poole → Isle of Man if you're planning a return trip.
Plane and Train
Fly from Isle Of Man (IOM) to Southampton (SOU) then take the train to Poole.
- Duration3h 30m
- Flight time2h 25m
- Typical cost£395($470)
Multiple operators
3 similiar routes
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Ferry and Train
Take a ferry to Liverpool then take the train to London Euston and then to Poole.
- Duration7h 35m
- Departstwice daily
- Typical cost£225($265)
Multiple operators
2 similiar routes
We’ve grouped similar routes together, click the arrows to see the other options.
Ferry and Bus
Take a ferry to Liverpool then take the bus to Reading Bagnall Way/ Station Rd and then to Poole Dorset.
- Duration10h 20m
- Departsonce daily
- Typical cost£105($125)
Multiple operators
Ferry and Car
Take a ferry to Liverpool then drive to Poole.
- Duration7h 15m
- Departstwice daily
- Typical cost£110($130)
Multiple operators
Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Isle of Man and Poole
Popular questions
There are several options for getting from Isle of Man to Poole by ferry, train, bus, car and plane. The cheapest option is to take a ferry, then take the train and then take the bus which costs around £87 ($105) and will take around 9h 55m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can fly and then take the train and arrive in approximately 3h 30m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately £395 ($470).
The distance between Isle of Man and Poole is around 521km (324 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 416km (259 miles)
It takes around 7h 35m to get from Isle of Man and Poole by ferry and train.
The quickest way to get from Isle of Man to Poole is to fly and then take the train which takes around 3h 30m and will set you back approx £395 ($470).
The cheapest way to travel between Isle of Man and Poole is to take a ferry, then take the train and then take the bus which will typically cost around £87 ($105) for a standard one-way ticket.
Train travel
There is no train service that runs between Isle of Man and Poole. We recommend that you fly from Isle Of Man (IOM) to Southampton (SOU) then take the train to Poole. instead which will take 3h 30m.
Bus travel
Sorry, looks like there is no bus service that runs between Isle of Man and Poole. We recommend that you fly from Isle Of Man (IOM) to Southampton (SOU) then take the train to Poole. instead which will take 3h 30m.
Flights and Airlines
It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Isle of Man to Poole. We recommend that you fly from Isle Of Man (IOM) to Southampton (SOU) then take the train to Poole. instead which will take 3h 30m.
The closest major airport to Poole is Bournemouth Airport (BOH) (BOH) which is approximately 10km (6 miles) from Poole. Southampton Airport (SOU) (SOU) and Bristol Airport (BRS) (BRS) are also nearby and might be a better alternative airport depending on where you are flying from.
Drive yourself
No, its not really possible or feasible to drive from Isle of Man to Poole. We recommend that you take a ferry to Liverpool then take the train to London Euston and then to Poole. instead which will take 7h 35m.
If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Isle of Man to Poole is to take a ferry and then take the train which takes, on average, 7h 35m and will usually cost around £225 ($265).
Compare travel optionsbetween Isle of Man and Poole
| Transport option | Duration | Cost | Frequency | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Plane and Train + 3 similar | 3h 30m | £395($470) | hourly | 858km (533 miles) |
| Fly to Bristol (BRS), train | 3h 50m | £170($205) | hourly | 521km (324 miles) |
| Fly to London Gatwick (LGW), Train | 3h 50m | £275($325) | hourly | 661km (411 miles) |
| Fly to Birmingham (BHX), Train | 4h 15m | £235($280) | every 3 hours | 544km (338 miles) |
Ferry and Train + 2 similar | 7h 35m | £225($265) | twice daily | 628km (390 miles) |
| Ferry to Liverpool, train | 8h 25m | £215($255) | twice daily | 563km (350 miles) |
| Ferry, Train and Bus | 9h 55m | £87($105) | twice daily | 555km (345 miles) |
Ferry and Bus | 10h 20m | £105($125) | once daily | 615km (382 miles) |
Ferry and Car | 7h 15m | £110($130) | twice daily | 522km (325 miles) |
Top Carriersoperating between Isle of Man and Poole
Train operators
South Western Railway
London Midland
Ferry operators
Isle of Man Steam Packet Company
Airlines
Loganair
Eastern Airways
Bus companies
Airports near Poole
The following major airports near Poole offer regular flights to various popular destinations within United Kingdom and internationally.
Bournemouth Airport (BOH)
- Distance
- 10km (6 miles) from Poole
Southampton Airport (SOU)
- Distance
- 48km (30 miles) from Poole
Bristol Airport (BRS)
- Distance
- 89km (55 miles) from Poole