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
$120
1 night at 3-star hotel
Poole in January
Estimated hotel price
$120
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 32h 30m.

Train

AccesRail is the most popular train carrier serving Poole, followed by Eurostar. The train journey from Poole to Bristol takes 1h 36m and costs around $72 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Birmingham, expect to pay about $39 for a 1h 49m 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 FlixBus or National Express. From Birmingham, the bus ride to Poole takes 193 km and will cost you around $14. From Bristol, the ticket costs about $14 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 32h 30m.

Train

AccesRail is the most popular train carrier serving Poole, followed by Eurostar. The train journey from Poole to Bristol takes 1h 36m and costs around $72 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Birmingham, expect to pay about $39 for a 1h 49m 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 FlixBus or National Express. From Birmingham, the bus ride to Poole takes 193 km and will cost you around $14. From Bristol, the ticket costs about $14 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

BRSBristol
LHRLondon Heathrow
LGWLondon Gatwick

Airlines serving Poole

KLM
Good (1,435 reviews)
Lufthansa
Good (7,659 reviews)
British Airways
Good (7,618 reviews)
Delta
Good (8,014 reviews)
Turkish Airlines
Good (4,129 reviews)
SWISS
Good (1,830 reviews)
Iberia
Good (3,059 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (9,118 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (3,698 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (3,447 reviews)
Air France
Good (1,516 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (10,563 reviews)
Austrian Airlines
Good (884 reviews)
Etihad Airways
Good (1,339 reviews)
Cathay Pacific
Good (1,109 reviews)
Scandinavian Airlines
Good (1,630 reviews)
Finnair
Good (1,340 reviews)
LOT
Good (1,156 reviews)
Singapore Airlines
Excellent (1,421 reviews)
Alaska Airlines
Excellent (11,560 reviews)
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Where to stay in Poole

Average rates range from around $187 per night for a double room in a 3-star hotel to $190 and up for a 5-star experience.

Where to stay in popular areas of Poole

Most booked hotels in Poole

Hampton by Hilton Bournemouth
3 stars
Excellent (8.5, Excellent reviews)
$159+
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Bournemouth Highcliff Marriott Hotel
4 stars
Excellent (8.1, Excellent reviews)
$175+
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Hilton Bournemouth
4 stars
Good (7.9, Good reviews)
$194+
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Royal Bath Hotel & Spa Bournemouth
4 stars
Good (7.3, Good reviews)
$101+
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Heathlands Hotel
3 stars
Good (6.7, Good reviews)
$79+
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Carrington House Hotel
3 stars
Good (6, Good reviews)
$79+
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Hiring a car in Poole

Expect to pay $3.16 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 $37.82 and $50.42. 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 Mini car hire (Citroen C1 or similar) is, on average, 32% cheaper than other car hire types in the city.

Expect to pay $3.16 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 $37.82 and $50.42. 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 Mini car hire (Citroen C1 or similar) is, on average, 32% cheaper than other car hire types in the city.