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. 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, The Anchorage (47 Haven Rd) and Da Vinci's Italian Restaurant & Pizzeria (Poole Quay) are great picks.

When to visit Poole

Poole in January
Estimated hotel price
$133
1 night at 3-star hotel
Poole in January
Estimated hotel price
$133
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 26h 35m.

Train

AccesRail is the most popular train carrier serving Poole, followed by Train. The train journey from Poole to Southampton takes 1h 19m and costs around $30 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Birmingham, expect to pay about $30 for a 1h 28m 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 Bristol, the bus ride to Poole takes 217 km and will cost you around $17. From Birmingham, the ticket costs about $12 for a journey of 217 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 26h 35m.

Train

AccesRail is the most popular train carrier serving Poole, followed by Train. The train journey from Poole to Southampton takes 1h 19m and costs around $30 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Birmingham, expect to pay about $30 for a 1h 28m 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 Bristol, the bus ride to Poole takes 217 km and will cost you around $17. From Birmingham, the ticket costs about $12 for a journey of 217 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 (4,623 reviews)
KLM
Good (850 reviews)
SWISS
Good (927 reviews)
British Airways
Good (4,466 reviews)
Delta
Good (4,607 reviews)
Turkish Airlines
Good (2,294 reviews)
Air France
Good (973 reviews)
Iberia
Good (1,547 reviews)
Austrian Airlines
Good (476 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (4,930 reviews)
Emirates
Good (2,125 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (2,484 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (5,746 reviews)
Brussels Airlines
Good (228 reviews)
Finnair
Good (877 reviews)
Scandinavian Airlines
Good (832 reviews)
TAP AIR PORTUGAL
Good (1,161 reviews)
LOT
Good (682 reviews)
Singapore Airlines
Excellent (916 reviews)
Etihad Airways
Good (832 reviews)
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Where to stay in Poole

Average rates range from around $212 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 (7.6, Good reviews)
$87+
Laguna Hotel
3 stars
Good (6.2, Good reviews)
$89+
Heathlands Hotel Bournemouth
2 stars
Good (6.1, Good reviews)
$78+
Royal Bath Hotel & Spa Bournemouth
4 stars
Okay (5.9, Okay reviews)
$91+
Carrington House Hotel
3 stars
Okay (5.8, Okay reviews)
$76+
Russell Court Hotel
2 stars
Okay (4.6, Okay reviews)
$155+

Hiring a car in Poole

Expect to pay $3.14 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 $37.66 and $50.22.

Expect to pay $3.14 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 $37.66 and $50.22.