How to travel from Poole to Southampton Airport (SOU), United Kingdom

The distance between Poole and Southampton Airport (SOU) is around 62km (38 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to take a taxi which takes around 46min.

4 routes found

We've found 4 different ways to get from Poole to Southampton Airport (SOU) by train, bus, taxi and car. The recommended routes, which include information on duration, ticket price, and level of difficulty, can be found below.

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Train

Take the train to Southampton Airport Parkway.

  • Duration57min
  • Departsevery 30 mins
  • Typical cost
    £20($24)
Operated by

South Western Railway

💰 Cheapest
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Bus

Take the bus to Southampton Coach Station Harbour Parade and then to Southampton Airport Airport Parkway.

  • Duration2hrs
  • Departsonce daily
  • Typical cost
    £8($10)
Operated by

Multiple bus operators

🚀 Fastest
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Taxi

Take a taxi to Southampton Airport (SOU).

  • Duration46min
  • Departson demand
  • Typical cost
    £100($120)
Operated by

Poole Town Taxis

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Drive

Drive to Southampton Airport (SOU).

  • Duration46min
  • Distance62km (38 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Poole and Southampton Airport (SOU)

There are several options for getting from Poole to Southampton Airport (SOU) by train, bus, taxi and car. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around £8 ($10) and will take around 2hrs. If you need to get there more quickly, you can take a taxi and arrive in approximately 46min, though it is a bit more costly at approximately £100 ($120).

The distance between Poole and Southampton Airport (SOU) is around 62km (38 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 48km (30 miles)

It takes around 57min to get from Poole and Southampton Airport (SOU) by train. If you are travelling by car it will take around 46min to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Poole to Southampton Airport (SOU) is to take a taxi which takes around 46min and will set you back approx £100 ($120).

The cheapest way to travel between Poole and Southampton Airport (SOU), if you exclude driving, is to take the bus which will typically cost around £8 ($10) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

Yes there is a train service that runs between Poole and Southampton Airport (SOU). It typically takes around 57min and departs every 30 mins.

Yes there is a direct train service that runs between Poole and Southampton Airport (SOU) with no changeovers required. The train runs every 30 mins and takes 57min.

South Western Railway run train services between Poole and Southampton Airport (SOU). Trains depart every 30 mins and will take around 57min, however, this may vary depending on the particular service and whether it runs express or stops all stations.

Bus travel

Yes there is a bus that runs regularly from Poole and Southampton Airport (SOU). It typically takes around 2hrs and departs once daily.

There are no direct bus services that runs from Poole to Southampton Airport (SOU). However, you can instead can take several connecting buses with changeovers in Southampton Coach Station Harbour Parade. These services run once daily and will take a minimum of 2hrs.

National Express and Unilink run regular bus services between Poole and Southampton Airport (SOU). Buses run once daily and take around 2hrs on average but will vary depending on you book with.

Flights and Airlines

The easiest way to get to Southampton Airport (SOU) from Poole is to take a taxi which will take 46min and cost around £100 ($120).

It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Poole to Southampton Airport (SOU). We recommend that you take the train to Southampton Airport Parkway. instead which will take 57min.

Drive yourself

Yes it is possible to drive from Poole and Southampton Airport (SOU). The distance is around 62km (38 miles) by road and it will take around 46min in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Poole to Southampton Airport (SOU) is to take the train which takes, on average, 57min and will usually cost around £20 ($24).

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Transport options from Poole to Southampton Airport (SOU)
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Train
57min
£20($24)
every 30 mins62km (39 miles)
Bus
2hrs
£8($10)
once daily71km (44 miles)
Taxi
46min
£100($120)
on demand62km (38 miles)
Drive
46min
£8($9)
on demand62km (38 miles)

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