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
$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 8 miles from the city centre.

Train

AccesRail is the only carrier operating train routes to Poole. The train journey from Poole to Newcastle upon Tyne takes 7h 37m and costs around $525 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Edinburgh, expect to pay about $527 for a 9h 15m trip. Located 0.3 miles from the city centre, Poole is the busiest station in Poole. Another popular train station is Poole Branksome, located 3 miles from the centre.

Car

Another option to get to Poole is to pick up a car hire from London, which is about 97 miles from Poole. You’ll find branches of U-Save and Sixt, among others, in London.

Bus

You can travel by bus to Poole using National Express or FlixBus. From London, the bus ride to Poole takes 130 miles and will cost you around $38. From Nottingham, the ticket costs about $65 for a journey of 415 miles. The most popular bus station is Poole, located 0.4 miles from the city centre of Poole. Poole Parkstone - St John's Church is also a commonly used station, and is 2 miles from the city centre.

Plane

When flying to Poole, you’ll arrive at Bournemouth (BOH), which is located 8 miles from the city centre.

Train

AccesRail is the only carrier operating train routes to Poole. The train journey from Poole to Newcastle upon Tyne takes 7h 37m and costs around $525 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Edinburgh, expect to pay about $527 for a 9h 15m trip. Located 0.3 miles from the city centre, Poole is the busiest station in Poole. Another popular train station is Poole Branksome, located 3 miles from the centre.

Car

Another option to get to Poole is to pick up a car hire from London, which is about 97 miles from Poole. You’ll find branches of U-Save and Sixt, among others, in London.

Bus

You can travel by bus to Poole using National Express or FlixBus. From London, the bus ride to Poole takes 130 miles and will cost you around $38. From Nottingham, the ticket costs about $65 for a journey of 415 miles. The most popular bus station is Poole, located 0.4 miles from the city centre of Poole. Poole Parkstone - St John's Church is also a commonly used station, and is 2 miles from the city centre.

Airports near Poole

BRSBristol
LHRLondon Heathrow
LGWLondon Gatwick

Airlines serving Poole

KLM
Good (1,493 reviews)
Lufthansa
Good (7,905 reviews)
British Airways
Good (7,869 reviews)
Turkish Airlines
Good (4,306 reviews)
Delta
Good (8,402 reviews)
SWISS
Good (1,916 reviews)
Iberia
Good (3,176 reviews)
Air France
Good (1,564 reviews)
Austrian Airlines
Good (905 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (9,561 reviews)
Scandinavian Airlines
Good (1,748 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (3,559 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (3,727 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (10,915 reviews)
LOT
Good (1,188 reviews)
Finnair
Good (1,381 reviews)
Brussels Airlines
Good (399 reviews)
TAP AIR PORTUGAL
Good (2,196 reviews)
Etihad Airways
Good (1,428 reviews)
Cathay Pacific
Good (1,268 reviews)
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Where to stay in popular areas of Poole

Most booked hotels in Poole

Royal Bath Hotel
4 stars
Good (7.4, Good reviews)
$104+
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Durley Dean
4 stars
Good (7.3, Good reviews)
$125+
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Heathlands Hotel
3 stars
Good (6.8, Good reviews)
$84+
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Ocean Beach Hotel & Spa - Oceana Collection
3 stars
Good (6.3, Good reviews)
$96+
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Carrington House Hotel
3 stars
Good (6.2, Good reviews)
$84+
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Hiring a car in Poole

Expect to pay $3.38 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 $40.46 and $53.94. The most frequently booked car type in Poole is Compact (Jeep Avenger or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Economy car hire (Opel Corsa or similar) is, on average, 58% cheaper than other car hire types in the city.

Expect to pay $3.38 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 $40.46 and $53.94. The most frequently booked car type in Poole is Compact (Jeep Avenger or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Economy car hire (Opel Corsa or similar) is, on average, 58% cheaper than other car hire types in the city.