The distance between Poole and Bournemouth is around 7km (5 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to take a taxi which takes around 11min.
We've found 4 different ways to get from Poole to Bournemouth by train, bus, taxi and car. The recommended routes, which include information on duration, ticket price, and level of difficulty, can be found below.
👋 Also check out Bournemouth → Poole if you're planning a return trip.
Take the train to Bournemouth.
South Western Railway
Take the bus to West Cliff Poole Hill.
Yellow Coaches
+ 4 othersTake a taxi to Bournemouth.
Poole Town Taxis
+ 3 othersThere are several options for getting from Poole to Bournemouth by train, bus, taxi and car. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around and will take around 15min. If you need to get there more quickly, you can take a taxi and arrive in approximately 11min, though it is a bit more costly at approximately £19 ($22).
The distance between Poole and Bournemouth is around 7km (5 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 6km (4 miles)
It takes around 14min to get from Poole and Bournemouth by train. If you are travelling by car it will take around 11min to drive there.
The quickest way to get from Poole to Bournemouth is to take a taxi which takes around 11min and will set you back approx £19 ($22).
The cheapest way to travel between Poole and Bournemouth, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus which will typically cost around for a standard one-way ticket.
Yes there is a train service that runs between Poole and Bournemouth. It typically takes around 14min and departs every 30 mins.
Yes there is a direct train service that runs between Poole and Bournemouth with no changeovers required. The train runs every 30 mins and takes 14min.
South Western Railway run train services between Poole and Bournemouth. Trains depart every 30 mins and will take around 14min, 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 Poole and Bournemouth. It typically takes around 15min and departs hourly.
Yes there is a direct bus service that runs between Poole and Bournemouth with no changeovers required. The bus runs hourly and takes 15min.
Yellow Coaches, Yellow Buses and Discover Dorset Tours run regular bus services between Poole and Bournemouth. Buses run hourly and take around 15min on average but will vary depending on you book with.
It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Poole to Bournemouth. We recommend that you take the train to Bournemouth. instead which will take 14min.
The closest major airport to Bournemouth is Bournemouth Airport (BOH) (BOH) which is approximately 7km (4 miles) from Bournemouth. 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 Poole and Bournemouth. The distance is around 9km (6 miles) by road and it will take around 11min in normal traffic conditons.
If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Poole to Bournemouth is to take the train which takes, on average, 14min and will usually cost around £3 ($4).
Transport option | Duration | Cost | Frequency | Distance |
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Train | 14min | £3($4) | every 30 mins | 9km (6 miles) |
Bus | 15min | every 5 mins | 7km (5 miles) | |
Taxi | 11min | £19($22) | on demand | 9km (6 miles) |
Drive | 11min | £2($2) | on demand | 9km (6 miles) |
Yellow Coaches
Yellow Buses
Discover Dorset Tours
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South Western Railway
The following major airports near Bournemouth offer regular flights to various popular destinations within United Kingdom and internationally.