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. It is among the most popular tourist destinations in the country. 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
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 most popular train carrier serving Poole, followed by South Western Railway. The train journey from Poole to Manchester takes 5h 02m and costs around $68 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Edinburgh, expect to pay about $206 for a 9h 12m 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 DRIVALIA and Europcar, among others, in London.
Bus
National Express operates bus routes to Poole. From London, the bus ride to Poole takes 125 miles and will cost you around $39. From Bristol, the ticket costs about $77 for a journey of 405 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.
Airlines serving Poole
Where to stay in Poole
Average rates range from around $174 per night for a double room in a 3-star hotel to $169 and up for a 5-star experience.
Where to stay in popular areas of Poole
Most booked hotels in Poole
Hiring a car in Poole
Expect to pay $2.97 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 $35.57 and $47.42. The most frequently booked car type in Poole is Intermediate (Vauxhall Zafira Tourer or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Mini car hire (Citroen C1 or similar) is, on average, 49% cheaper than other car hire types in the city.
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