How to travel from Poole to Winchester, United Kingdom

The distance between Poole and Winchester is around 72km (45 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to take a taxi which takes around 52min.

4 routes found

We've found 4 different ways to get from Poole to Winchester 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 WinchesterPoole if you're planning a return trip.

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Train

Take the train to Winchester.

  • Duration1h 5m
  • Departsevery 30 mins
  • Typical cost
    £24($28)
Operated by

South Western Railway

💰 Cheapest
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Bus

Take the bus to Southampton Coach Station Harbour Parade and then to Winchester The Arc.

  • Duration2h 20m
  • Departsonce daily
  • Typical cost
    £11($13)
Operated by

Multiple bus operators

🚀 Fastest
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Taxi

Take a taxi to Winchester.

  • Duration52min
  • Departson demand
  • Typical cost
    £110($130)
Operated by

Poole Town Taxis

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Drive

Drive to Winchester.

  • Duration52min
  • Distance72km (45 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Poole and Winchester

There are several options for getting from Poole to Winchester by train, bus, taxi and car. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around £11 ($13) and will take around 2h 20m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can take a taxi and arrive in approximately 52min, though it is a bit more costly at approximately £110 ($130).

The distance between Poole and Winchester is around 72km (45 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 57km (36 miles)

It takes around 1h 5m to get from Poole and Winchester by train. If you are travelling by car it will take around 52min to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Poole to Winchester is to take a taxi which takes around 52min and will set you back approx £110 ($130).

The cheapest way to travel between Poole and Winchester, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus which will typically cost around £11 ($13) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

Yes there is a train service that runs between Poole and Winchester. It typically takes around 1h 5m and departs every 30 mins.

Yes there is a direct train service that runs between Poole and Winchester with no changeovers required. The train runs every 30 mins and takes 1h 5m.

South Western Railway run train services between Poole and Winchester. Trains depart every 30 mins and will take around 1h 5m, 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 Winchester. It typically takes around 2h 20m and departs once daily.

There are no direct bus services that runs from Poole to Winchester. However, you can instead can take several connecting buses with changeovers in Southampton Coach Station Harbour Parade and Southampton City Centre Bargate. These services run once daily and will take a minimum of 2h 20m.

National Express and Bluestar run regular bus services between Poole and Winchester. Buses run once daily and take around 2h 20m on average but will vary depending on you book with.

Flights and Airlines

It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Poole to Winchester. We recommend that you take the train to Winchester. instead which will take 1h 5m.

The closest major airport to Winchester is Southampton Airport (SOU) (SOU) which is approximately 13km (8 miles) from Winchester. Bournemouth Airport (BOH) (BOH) and Heathrow Airport (LHR) (LHR) are also nearby and might be a better alternative airport depending on where you are flying from.

Drive yourself

Yes it is possible to drive from Poole and Winchester. The distance is around 72km (45 miles) by road and it will take around 52min in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Poole to Winchester is to take the train which takes, on average, 1h 5m and will usually cost around £24 ($28).

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Compare travel optionsbetween Poole and Winchester

Transport options from Poole to Winchester
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Train
1h 5m
£24($28)
every 30 mins75km (47 miles)
Bus
2h 20m
£11($13)
once daily84km (52 miles)
Taxi
52min
£110($130)
on demand72km (45 miles)
Drive
52min
£13($15)
on demand72km (45 miles)

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Airports near Winchester

The following major airports near Winchester offer regular flights to various popular destinations within United Kingdom and internationally.

SOU
Southampton Airport (SOU)
Domestic Airport
Distance
13km (8 miles) from Winchester
BOH
Bournemouth Airport (BOH)
International Airport
Distance
48km (30 miles) from Winchester
LHR
Heathrow Airport (LHR)
International Airport
Distance
75km (47 miles) from Winchester