How to travel from Winchester to Poole, United Kingdom

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

3 routes found

We've found 3 different ways to get from Winchester to Poole by train, 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 Poole.

  • Duration1h 10m
  • Departshourly
  • Typical cost
    £24($28)
Operated by

South Western Railway

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Taxi

Take a taxi to Poole.

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

Wintax Cars

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Drive

Drive to Poole.

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

There are several options for getting from Winchester to Poole by train, taxi and car. The cheapest option is to take the train which costs around £24 ($28) and will take around 1h 10m. 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 Winchester and Poole is around 72km (45 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 57km (36 miles)

It takes around 1h 10m to get from Winchester and Poole by train. If you are travelling by car it will take around 52min to drive there.

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

The cheapest way to travel between Winchester and Poole, if you exclude driving, is to take the train which will typically cost around £24 ($28) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

Yes there is a train service that runs between Winchester and Poole. It typically takes around 1h 10m and departs hourly.

Yes there is a direct train service that runs between Winchester and Poole with no changeovers required. The train runs hourly and takes 1h 10m.

South Western Railway run train services between Winchester and Poole. Trains depart hourly and will take around 1h 10m, however, this may vary depending on the particular service and whether it runs express or stops all stations.

Bus travel

Sorry, looks like there is no bus service that runs between Winchester and Poole. We recommend that you take a taxi to Poole. instead which will take 52min.

Flights and Airlines

It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Winchester to Poole. We recommend that you take the train to Poole. instead which will take 1h 10m.

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.

Drive yourself

Yes it is possible to drive from Winchester and Poole. 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 Winchester to Poole is to take the train which takes, on average, 1h 10m and will usually cost around £24 ($28).

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Compare travel optionsbetween Winchester and Poole

Transport options from Winchester to Poole
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Train
1h 10m
£24($28)
hourly75km (47 miles)
Taxi
52min
£110($130)
on demand72km (45 miles)
Drive
52min
£13($15)
on demand72km (45 miles)

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Airports near Poole

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

BOH
Bournemouth Airport (BOH)
International Airport
Distance
10km (6 miles) from Poole
SOU
Southampton Airport (SOU)
Domestic Airport
Distance
48km (30 miles) from Poole
BRS
Bristol Airport (BRS)
International Airport
Distance
89km (55 miles) from Poole