Introduction
Where to eat
When to visit
How to get there
Where to stay
Renting 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 3 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 November
Estimated hotel price
$69
1 night at 3-star hotel
Poole in November
Estimated hotel price
$69
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 center. The shortest flight to Poole from the United States departs from Washington, D.C. and takes around 16h 25m.

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 $27 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Newcastle upon Tyne, expect to pay about $229 for a 8h 08m trip. Located 0.3 miles from the city center, Poole is the busiest station in Poole. Another popular train station is Poole Branksome, located 3 miles from the center.

Car

Another option to get to Poole is to pick up a car rental from London, which is about 97 miles from Poole. You’ll find branches of SURPRICE CAR RENTAL and U-Save, 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 50 miles and will cost you around $23. From London, the ticket costs about $31 for a journey of 120 miles. The most popular bus station is Poole, located 0.4 miles from downtown Poole. Poole Parkstone - St John's Church is also a commonly used station, and is 2 miles from the city center.

Plane

When flying to Poole, you’ll arrive at Bournemouth (BOH), which is located 8 miles from the city center. The shortest flight to Poole from the United States departs from Washington, D.C. and takes around 16h 25m.

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 $27 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Newcastle upon Tyne, expect to pay about $229 for a 8h 08m trip. Located 0.3 miles from the city center, Poole is the busiest station in Poole. Another popular train station is Poole Branksome, located 3 miles from the center.

Car

Another option to get to Poole is to pick up a car rental from London, which is about 97 miles from Poole. You’ll find branches of SURPRICE CAR RENTAL and U-Save, 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 50 miles and will cost you around $23. From London, the ticket costs about $31 for a journey of 120 miles. The most popular bus station is Poole, located 0.4 miles from downtown Poole. Poole Parkstone - St John's Church is also a commonly used station, and is 2 miles from the city center.

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
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Where to stay in Poole

Average rates range from around $139 per night for a double room in a 3-star hotel to $139 and up for a 5-star experience.

Where to stay in popular areas of Poole

Most booked hotels in Poole

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Hotel Du Vin Poole
4 stars
Excellent (8.5, 1792 reviews)
$176+
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Harbour Heights Hotel
4 stars
Excellent (8.3, 1430 reviews)
$236+
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Holiday Inn Express Poole
3 stars
Excellent (8.2, 2877 reviews)
$130+
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Hilton Bournemouth
4 stars
Good (7.9, 2585 reviews)
$141+
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Shah of Persia, Poole by Marston's Inns
4 stars
Good (7.9, 2027 reviews)
$83+
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Travelodge Bournemouth Seafront
3 stars
Good (7.7, 53 reviews)
$60+
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Renting a car in Poole

Renting a car in Poole costs $42 per day, on average, or $127 if you want to rent if for 3 days.

Expect to pay $6.59 per gallon in Poole (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your rental car, filling up the tank will cost between $79.04 and $105.39. The most frequently booked car type in Poole is Compact (Vauxhall Crossland or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Economy rental cars (Vauxhall Corsa or similar) are, on average, 67% cheaper than other rental car types in the city.

Renting a car in Poole costs $42 per day, on average, or $127 if you want to rent if for 3 days.

Expect to pay $6.59 per gallon in Poole (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your rental car, filling up the tank will cost between $79.04 and $105.39. The most frequently booked car type in Poole is Compact (Vauxhall Crossland or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Economy rental cars (Vauxhall Corsa or similar) are, on average, 67% cheaper than other rental car types in the city.

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