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 The Anchorage (47 Haven Rd) are great picks.

When to visit Poole

Poole in January
Estimated hotel price
$126
1 night at 3-star hotel
Poole in January
Estimated hotel price
$126
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 25m.

Train

AccesRail is the most popular train carrier serving Poole, followed by Eurostar. The train journey from Poole to Cambridge takes 1h 06m and costs around $65 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Birmingham, expect to pay about $38 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 DRIVALIA and GREEN MOTION , among others, in London.

Bus

You can travel by bus to Poole using National Express or FlixBus. From Southampton, the bus ride to Poole takes 209 km and will cost you around $12. From Bristol, the ticket costs about $19 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 25m.

Train

AccesRail is the most popular train carrier serving Poole, followed by Eurostar. The train journey from Poole to Cambridge takes 1h 06m and costs around $65 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Birmingham, expect to pay about $38 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 DRIVALIA and GREEN MOTION , among others, in London.

Bus

You can travel by bus to Poole using National Express or FlixBus. From Southampton, the bus ride to Poole takes 209 km and will cost you around $12. From Bristol, the ticket costs about $19 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

BRSBristol
LHRLondon Heathrow
LGWLondon Gatwick

Airlines serving Poole

Lufthansa
Good (7,497 reviews)
KLM
Good (1,404 reviews)
British Airways
Good (7,457 reviews)
Delta
Good (7,984 reviews)
SWISS
Good (1,772 reviews)
Turkish Airlines
Good (4,009 reviews)
Iberia
Good (2,992 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (8,982 reviews)
Air France
Good (1,476 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (3,375 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (3,652 reviews)
Austrian Airlines
Good (855 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (10,306 reviews)
Scandinavian Airlines
Good (1,533 reviews)
Etihad Airways
Good (1,280 reviews)
LOT
Good (1,133 reviews)
Cathay Pacific
Good (1,028 reviews)
Finnair
Good (1,332 reviews)
Alaska Airlines
Excellent (11,099 reviews)
Singapore Airlines
Excellent (1,382 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 $221 and up for a 5-star experience.

Where to stay in popular areas of Poole

Most booked hotels in Poole

Hilton Bournemouth
4 stars
Good (7.9, Good reviews)
$209+
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Durley Dean
4 stars
Good (7.3, Good reviews)
$115+
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Royal Bath Hotel & Spa Bournemouth
4 stars
Good (7.2, Good reviews)
$105+
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Laguna Hotel
3 stars
Good (6.6, Good reviews)
$98+
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The Trouville Bournemouth
3 stars
Good (6.1, Good reviews)
$94+
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Carrington House Hotel
3 stars
Good (6, Good reviews)
$83+
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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 $37.88 and $50.50. Mini (Fiat 500 or similar) is the most popular car type to hire in Poole, while also 67% cheaper than other types, on average.

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 $37.88 and $50.50. Mini (Fiat 500 or similar) is the most popular car type to hire in Poole, while also 67% cheaper than other types, on average.

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