The distance between Portsmouth and Poole is around 91km (57 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to take a taxi which takes around 1h 10m.
We've found 4 different ways to get from Portsmouth to Poole 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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Take the train to Southampton Central and then to Poole.
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Take the bus to Southampton Coach Station Harbour Parade and then to POOLE Dorset.
Take a taxi to Poole.
Northend Taxi Portsmouth
+ 2 othersThere are several options for getting from Portsmouth to Poole by train, bus, taxi and car. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around £11 ($13) and will take around 2h 10m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can take a taxi and arrive in approximately 1h 10m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately £135 ($160).
The distance between Portsmouth and Poole is around 91km (57 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 62km (39 miles)
It takes around 1h 30m to get from Portsmouth and Poole by train. If you are travelling by car it will take around 1h 10m to drive there.
The quickest way to get from Portsmouth to Poole is to take a taxi which takes around 1h 10m and will set you back approx £135 ($160).
The cheapest way to travel between Portsmouth and Poole, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus which will typically cost around £11 ($13) for a standard one-way ticket.
Yes there is a train service that runs between Portsmouth and Poole. It typically takes around 1h 30m and departs hourly.
There are no direct train services that runs from Portsmouth to Poole. However, you can instead can take several connecting trains with a changeover in Southampton Central. These services run hourly and will take a minimum of 1h 30m.
Great Western Railway and South Western Railway run train services between Portsmouth and Poole. Trains depart hourly and will take around 1h 30m, 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 Portsmouth and Poole. It typically takes around 2h 10m and departs once daily.
There are no direct bus services that runs from Portsmouth to Poole. 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 2h 10m.
National Express run regular bus services between Portsmouth and Poole. Buses run once daily and take around 2h 10m on average but will vary depending on you book with.
It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Portsmouth to Poole. We recommend that you take the train to Southampton Central and then to Poole. instead which will take 1h 30m.
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 Portsmouth and Poole. The distance is around 91km (57 miles) by road and it will take around 1h 10m in normal traffic conditons.
If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Portsmouth to Poole is to take the train which takes, on average, 1h 30m and will usually cost around £29 ($34).
Transport option | Duration | Cost | Frequency | Distance |
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Train | 1h 30m | £29($34) | hourly | 95km (59 miles) |
Bus | 2h 10m | £11($13) | once daily | 95km (59 miles) |
Taxi | 1h 10m | £135($160) | on demand | 91km (57 miles) |
Drive | 1h 10m | £16($19) | on demand | 91km (57 miles) |
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The following major airports near Poole offer regular flights to various popular destinations within United Kingdom and internationally.