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 one of the most popular cities to visit in the country.
Activities & attractions in Poole
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
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. The shortest domestic flight to Poole departs from London and takes around 34h 25m.
Train
AccesRail is the most popular train carrier serving Poole, followed by South Western Railway. The train journey from Poole to Leeds takes 9h 09m and costs around £179 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Edinburgh, expect to pay about £159 for a 23h 20m 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 GREEN MOTION and INTERRENT , among others, in London.
Bus
Several bus lines operate bus routes to Poole, including National Express, Megabus and FlixBus. From London, the bus ride to Poole takes 135 miles and will cost you around £35. From Leeds, the ticket costs about £21 for a journey of 485 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 £99 per night for a double room in a 3-star hotel to £99 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
Hiring a car in Poole costs £32 per day, on average.
It’s generally cheaper to hire your vehicle outside the airport: locations in the city are around 37% cheaper than airport locations in Poole.
Expect to pay £1.49 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 £17.88 and £23.84. The most frequently booked car type in Poole is Standard (Class Commercial Truck or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Compact car hire (Hyundai Ioniq or similar) is, on average, 75% cheaper than other car hire types in the city.