Introduction
Where to eat
When to visit
How to get there
Where to stay
Hiring a car

Poole travel guide

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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. We recommend you stay at least 53 days in order to fully appreciate everything Poole has to offer.

Where to Eat in Poole

If you’re looking for affordable options, Harbour Heights (73 Haven Rd) and Da Vinci's Italian Restaurant & Pizzeria (Poole Quay) are great picks.

When to visit Poole

Poole in January
Estimated hotel price
$122
1 night at 3-star hotel
Poole in January
Estimated hotel price
$122
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 29h.

Train

AccesRail is the most popular train carrier serving Poole, followed by Eurostar. The train journey from Poole to Lille takes 1h 20m and costs around $80 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Birmingham, expect to pay about $35 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 U-Save, among others, in London.

Bus

You can travel by bus to Poole using National Express or FlixBus. From Bristol, the bus ride to Poole takes 225 km and will cost you around $12. From Birmingham, the ticket costs about $12 for a journey of 233 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 29h.

Train

AccesRail is the most popular train carrier serving Poole, followed by Eurostar. The train journey from Poole to Lille takes 1h 20m and costs around $80 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Birmingham, expect to pay about $35 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 U-Save, among others, in London.

Bus

You can travel by bus to Poole using National Express or FlixBus. From Bristol, the bus ride to Poole takes 225 km and will cost you around $12. From Birmingham, the ticket costs about $12 for a journey of 233 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

BRSBristol
LHRLondon Heathrow
LGWLondon Gatwick

Airlines serving Poole

KLM
Good (1,436 reviews)
Lufthansa
Good (7,709 reviews)
British Airways
Good (7,664 reviews)
Delta
Good (8,033 reviews)
Turkish Airlines
Good (4,153 reviews)
SWISS
Good (1,846 reviews)
Iberia
Good (3,083 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (9,143 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (3,711 reviews)
Air France
Good (1,518 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (3,464 reviews)
Austrian Airlines
Good (890 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (10,616 reviews)
Scandinavian Airlines
Good (1,644 reviews)
Etihad Airways
Good (1,367 reviews)
Cathay Pacific
Good (1,126 reviews)
LOT
Good (1,168 reviews)
Finnair
Good (1,347 reviews)
Singapore Airlines
Excellent (1,430 reviews)
Alaska Airlines
Excellent (11,692 reviews)
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Where to stay in popular areas of Poole

Most booked hotels in Poole

Bournemouth Highcliff Marriott Hotel
4 stars
Excellent (8.1, Excellent reviews)
$167+
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Hilton Bournemouth
4 stars
Good (7.9, Good reviews)
$190+
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Royal Bath Hotel & Spa Bournemouth
4 stars
Good (7.3, Good reviews)
$103+
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Heathlands Hotel
3 stars
Good (6.7, Good reviews)
$91+
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Carrington House Hotel
3 stars
Good (6.1, Good reviews)
$80+
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Hiring a car in Poole

Expect to pay $3.18 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 $38.09 and $50.78. The most frequently booked car type in Poole is Compact (Cupra Leon or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Mini car hire (Citroen C1 or similar) is, on average, 33% cheaper than other car hire types in the city.

Expect to pay $3.18 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 $38.09 and $50.78. The most frequently booked car type in Poole is Compact (Cupra Leon or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Mini car hire (Citroen C1 or similar) is, on average, 33% cheaper than other car hire types in the city.