The distance between London and Poole is around 178km (111 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to drive which takes around 2hrs.
We've found 3 different ways to get from London to Poole by train, bus and car. The recommended routes, which include information on duration, ticket price, and level of difficulty, can be found below.
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Take the train to Poole.
South Western Railway
Take the bus to POOLE Dorset.
There are several options for getting from London to Poole by train, bus and car. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around £8 ($9) and will take around 3hrs. If you need to get there more quickly, you can drive and arrive in approximately 2hrs, though it is a bit more costly at approximately £20 ($24).
The distance between London and Poole is around 178km (111 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 153km (95 miles)
It takes around 2h 10m to get from London and Poole by train. If you are travelling by car it will take around 2hrs to drive there.
The quickest way to get from London to Poole is to drive which takes around 2hrs and will set you back approx £20 ($24).
The cheapest way to travel between London and Poole, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus which will typically cost around £8 ($9) for a standard one-way ticket.
Yes there is a train service that runs between London and Poole. It typically takes around 2h 10m and departs hourly.
Yes there is a direct train service that runs between London and Poole with no changeovers required. The train runs hourly and takes 2h 10m.
South Western Railway run train services between London and Poole. Trains depart hourly and will take around 2h 10m, however, this may vary depending on the particular service and whether it runs express or stops all stations.
Yes there is a bus that runs regularly from London and Poole. It typically takes around 3hrs and departs every 4 hours.
Yes there is a direct bus service that runs between London and Poole with no changeovers required. The bus runs every 4 hours and takes 3hrs.
National Express and Megabus UK run regular bus services between London and Poole. Buses run every 4 hours and take around 3hrs on average but will vary depending on you book with.
It doesn't look like you can fly directly from London to Poole. We recommend that you take the train to Poole. instead which will take 2h 10m.
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.
Yes it is possible to drive from London and Poole. The distance is around 178km (111 miles) by road and it will take around 2hrs in normal traffic conditons.
If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from London to Poole is to take the train which takes, on average, 2h 10m and will usually cost around £59 ($70).
Transport option | Duration | Cost | Frequency | Distance |
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Train | 2h 10m | £59($70) | hourly | 182km (113 miles) |
Bus | 3hrs | £8($9) | every 2 hours | 180km (112 miles) |
Drive | 2hrs | £20($24) | on demand | 178km (111 miles) |
South Western Railway
The following major airports near Poole offer regular flights to various popular destinations within United Kingdom and internationally.