How to travel from Poole to Isle of Man, United Kingdom
The distance between Poole and Isle of Man is around 520km (323 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to take the train and then fly which takes around 3h 25m.
11 routes found
We've found 11 different ways to get from Poole to Isle of Man by bus, ferry, train, car and plane. The recommended routes, which include information on duration, ticket price, and level of difficulty, can be found below.
👋 Also check out Isle of Man → Poole if you're planning a return trip.
Train and Plane
Take the train to Southampton Airport Parkway then fly from Southampton (SOU) to Isle Of Man (IOM).
- Duration3h 25m
- Flight time2h 20m
- Typical cost£295($345)
Multiple operators
5 similiar routes
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Bus and Ferry
Take the bus to Cardiff University and then to Liverpool One then take a ferry to Isle of Man Douglas.
- Duration6h 60m
- Departsonce a week
- Typical cost£95($115)
Multiple operators
Train and Ferry
Take the train to London Waterloo and then to Liverpool Lime Street then take a ferry to Isle of Man Douglas.
- Duration7h 30m
- Departstwice daily
- Typical cost£210($245)
Multiple operators
2 similiar routes
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Car and Ferry
Drive to Liverpool then take a ferry to Isle of Man Douglas.
- Duration7h 20m
- Departstwice daily
- Typical cost£105($125)
Multiple operators
Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Poole and Isle of Man
Popular questions
There are several options for getting from Poole to Isle of Man by bus, ferry, train, car and plane. The cheapest option is to take the bus, then take the train and then take a ferry which costs around £80 ($95) and will take around 9h 55m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can take the train and then fly and arrive in approximately 3h 25m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately £295 ($345).
The distance between Poole and Isle of Man is around 520km (323 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 416km (259 miles)
It takes around 6h 60m to get from Poole and Isle of Man by bus and ferry.
The quickest way to get from Poole to Isle of Man is to take the train and then fly which takes around 3h 25m and will set you back approx £295 ($345).
The cheapest way to travel between Poole and Isle of Man is to take the bus, then take the train and then take a ferry which will typically cost around £80 ($95) for a standard one-way ticket.
Train travel
There is no train service that runs between Poole and Isle of Man. We recommend that you take the train to Southampton Airport Parkway then fly from Southampton (SOU) to Isle Of Man (IOM). instead which will take 3h 25m.
Bus travel
Sorry, looks like there is no bus service that runs between Poole and Isle of Man. We recommend that you take the train to Southampton Airport Parkway then fly from Southampton (SOU) to Isle Of Man (IOM). instead which will take 3h 25m.
Flights and Airlines
It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Poole to Isle of Man. We recommend that you take the train to Southampton Airport Parkway then fly from Southampton (SOU) to Isle Of Man (IOM). instead which will take 3h 25m.
The closest major airport to Isle of Man is Isle of Man Airport (IOM) (IOM) which is approximately 12km (8 miles) from Isle of Man. George Best Belfast City Airport (BHD) (BHD) and Belfast International Airport (BFS) (BFS) 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 Poole to Isle of Man. We recommend that you take the bus to Cardiff University and then to Liverpool One then take a ferry to Isle of Man Douglas. instead which will take 6h 60m.
If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Poole to Isle of Man is to take the bus and then take a ferry which takes, on average, 6h 60m and will usually cost around £95 ($115).
Compare travel optionsbetween Poole and Isle of Man
| Transport option | Duration | Cost | Frequency | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Train and Plane + 5 similar | 3h 25m | £295($345) | every 30 mins | 858km (533 miles) |
| Train to Southampton Central, plane | 3h 45m | £205($245) | hourly | 520km (323 miles) |
| Train to Clapham Junction, Fly | 4hrs | £195($230) | hourly | 661km (410 miles) |
| Train to London Waterloo, Fly | 4h 10m | £315($375) | hourly | 618km (384 miles) |
| Train to London Waterloo, Fly | 4h 10m | £370($440) | hourly | 624km (388 miles) |
| Train to Birmingham International, Fly | 4h 15m | £260($305) | every 4 hours | 543km (337 miles) |
Bus and Ferry | 6h 60m | £95($115) | once a week | 632km (393 miles) |
Train and Ferry + 2 similar | 7h 30m | £210($245) | twice daily | 628km (390 miles) |
| Train to Stafford, ferry | 8h 20m | £190($225) | twice daily | 563km (350 miles) |
| Bus, Train and Ferry | 9h 55m | £80($95) | twice daily | 555km (345 miles) |
Car and Ferry | 7h 20m | £105($125) | twice daily | 521km (324 miles) |
Top Carriersoperating between Poole and Isle of Man
Train operators
South Western Railway
London Midland
Bus companies
Airlines
Loganair
Aer Lingus
Eastern Airways
Ferry operators
Isle of Man Steam Packet Company
Airports near Isle of Man
The following major airports near Isle of Man offer regular flights to various popular destinations within United Kingdom and internationally.
Isle of Man Airport (IOM)
- Distance
- 12km (8 miles) from Isle of Man
George Best Belfast City Airport (BHD)
- Distance
- 103km (64 miles) from Isle of Man
Belfast International Airport (BFS)
- Distance
- 126km (78 miles) from Isle of Man