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.

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 November
Estimated hotel price
RM 300
1 night at 3-star hotel
Poole in November
Estimated hotel price
RM 300
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.

Train

AccesRail is the most popular train carrier serving Poole, followed by South Western Railway. The train journey from Poole to London takes 1h 59m and costs around RM 112 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Leeds, expect to pay about RM 6,645 for a 7h 59m 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 SURPRICE CAR RENTAL , 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 80 km and will cost you around RM 100. From London, the ticket costs about RM 130 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.

Train

AccesRail is the most popular train carrier serving Poole, followed by South Western Railway. The train journey from Poole to London takes 1h 59m and costs around RM 112 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Leeds, expect to pay about RM 6,645 for a 7h 59m 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 SURPRICE CAR RENTAL , 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 80 km and will cost you around RM 100. From London, the ticket costs about RM 130 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

Lufthansa
Good (7,044 reviews)
KLM
Good (1,334 reviews)
British Airways
Good (6,837 reviews)
SWISS
Good (1,588 reviews)
Delta
Excellent (7,934 reviews)
Turkish Airlines
Good (3,790 reviews)
Iberia
Good (2,698 reviews)
Air France
Good (1,446 reviews)
Austrian Airlines
Good (780 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (8,696 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (3,215 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (3,563 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (9,244 reviews)
Scandinavian Airlines
Good (1,349 reviews)
Brussels Airlines
Good (346 reviews)
LOT
Good (1,069 reviews)
Finnair
Good (1,275 reviews)
Alaska Airlines
Excellent (9,968 reviews)
TAP AIR PORTUGAL
Good (1,851 reviews)
Etihad Airways
Good (1,203 reviews)
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Where to stay in Poole

Average rates range from around RM 600 per night for a double room in a 3-star hotel to RM 601 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)
RM 609+
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Travelodge Bournemouth Seafront
3 stars
Good (7.7, Good reviews)
RM 259+
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Royal Bath Hotel & Spa Bournemouth
4 stars
Good (7.3, Good reviews)
RM 311+
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Durley Dean
4 stars
Good (7.2, Good reviews)
RM 368+
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Laguna Hotel
3 stars
Good (6.5, Good reviews)
RM 305+
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Carrington House Hotel
3 stars
Good (6.3, Good reviews)
RM 242+
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Hiring a car in Poole

Expect to pay RM 7.53 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 RM 90.34 and RM 120.45.

Expect to pay RM 7.53 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 RM 90.34 and RM 120.45.

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