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You're Going to Love Poole

With a population of 150.092, Poole is a must-see destination in England, United Kingdom. Poole deserves at least 2 full days for you to see its main sights.

Where to Eat in Poole

If you’re looking for affordable options, Harbour Heights (73 Haven Rd) and The Anchorage (47 Haven Rd) are great picks.

When to visit Poole

Poole in January
Estimated hotel price
$128
1 night at 3-star hotel
Poole in January
Estimated hotel price
$128
1 night at 3-star hotel

How to Get to Poole

Plane

When flying to Poole, you’ll arrive at Bournemouth (BOH), which is located 12 km from the city centre. The shortest flight to Poole from New Zealand departs from Auckland and takes around 28h 25m.

Train

AccesRail is the most popular train carrier serving Poole, followed by Eurostar. The train journey from Poole to Bishop's Stortford takes 0h 35m and costs around $44 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Birmingham, expect to pay about $29 for a 1h 33m trip. Located 0.5 km from the city centre, Poole is the busiest station in Poole. Another popular train station is Poole Branksome, located 5 km from the centre.

Car

Another option to get to Poole is to pick up a car hire from London, which is about 156 km from Poole. You’ll find branches of GREEN MOTION and DRIVALIA , among others, in London.

Bus

Several bus lines operate bus routes to Poole, including National Express, Megabus and FlixBus. From Leicester, the bus ride to Poole takes 209 km and will cost you around $18. From Bristol, the ticket costs about $10 for a journey of 209 km. The most popular bus station is Poole, located 0.6 km from the city centre of Poole. Poole Parkstone - St John's Church is also a commonly used station, and is 4 km from the city centre.

Plane

When flying to Poole, you’ll arrive at Bournemouth (BOH), which is located 12 km from the city centre. The shortest flight to Poole from New Zealand departs from Auckland and takes around 28h 25m.

Train

AccesRail is the most popular train carrier serving Poole, followed by Eurostar. The train journey from Poole to Bishop's Stortford takes 0h 35m and costs around $44 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Birmingham, expect to pay about $29 for a 1h 33m trip. Located 0.5 km from the city centre, Poole is the busiest station in Poole. Another popular train station is Poole Branksome, located 5 km from the centre.

Car

Another option to get to Poole is to pick up a car hire from London, which is about 156 km from Poole. You’ll find branches of GREEN MOTION and DRIVALIA , among others, in London.

Bus

Several bus lines operate bus routes to Poole, including National Express, Megabus and FlixBus. From Leicester, the bus ride to Poole takes 209 km and will cost you around $18. From Bristol, the ticket costs about $10 for a journey of 209 km. The most popular bus station is Poole, located 0.6 km from the city centre of Poole. Poole Parkstone - St John's Church is also a commonly used station, and is 4 km from the city centre.

Airports near Poole

Airlines serving Poole

Lufthansa
Good (4,684 reviews)
KLM
Good (837 reviews)
SWISS
Good (956 reviews)
British Airways
Good (4,653 reviews)
Turkish Airlines
Good (2,234 reviews)
Delta
Good (4,565 reviews)
Austrian Airlines
Good (484 reviews)
Iberia
Good (1,604 reviews)
Air France
Good (985 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (2,105 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (2,411 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (4,994 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (6,028 reviews)
Brussels Airlines
Good (228 reviews)
Finnair
Good (851 reviews)
LOT
Good (680 reviews)
Scandinavian Airlines
Good (799 reviews)
Singapore Airlines
Excellent (933 reviews)
TAP AIR PORTUGAL
Good (1,176 reviews)
Etihad Airways
Good (841 reviews)
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Where to stay in Poole

Average rates range from around $230 per night for a double room in a 3-star hotel to $248 and up for a 5-star experience.

Where to stay in popular areas of Poole

Most booked hotels in Poole

Travelodge Bournemouth Seafront
3 stars
Good (7.5, Good reviews)
$118+
Laguna Hotel
3 stars
Good (6.2, Good reviews)
$113+
Heathlands Hotel Bournemouth
2 stars
Good (6.1, Good reviews)
$102+
Royal Bath Hotel & Spa Bournemouth
4 stars
Good (6, Good reviews)
$117+
Carrington House Hotel
3 stars
Okay (5.9, Okay reviews)
$105+
Russell Court Hotel
2 stars
Okay (4.6, Okay reviews)
$162+

Hiring a car in Poole

Expect to pay $3.05 per litre in Poole (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your car hire, filling up the tank will cost between $36.55 and $48.74. The most frequently booked car type in Poole is Economy (Vauxhall Corsa or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Mini car hire (Citroen C1 or similar) is, on average, 59% cheaper than other car hire types in the city.

Expect to pay $3.05 per litre in Poole (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your car hire, filling up the tank will cost between $36.55 and $48.74. The most frequently booked car type in Poole is Economy (Vauxhall Corsa or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Mini car hire (Citroen C1 or similar) is, on average, 59% cheaper than other car hire types in the city.