Introduction
What to do
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. It is among the most popular tourist destinations in the country. Poole deserves at least 2 full days for you to see its main sights.

Where to Eat in Poole

If you’re looking for affordable options, Inn in the park (26 Pinewood Road) and The Cliff (6 Ravine Road) are great picks.

When to visit Poole

Poole in November
Estimated hotel price
£47
1 night at 3-star hotel
Poole in November
Estimated hotel price
£47
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 domestic flight to Poole departs from Edinburgh and takes around 1h 20m.

Train

AccesRail is the most popular train carrier serving Poole, followed by Avanti West Coast. The train journey from Poole to Birmingham takes 1h 28m and costs around £16 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Bristol, expect to pay about £27 for a 1h 34m 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 Turo, among others, in London.

Bus

Several bus lines operate bus routes to Poole, including National Express, FlixBus and Megabus. From Bristol, the bus ride to Poole takes 217 km and will cost you around £4. From Birmingham, the ticket costs about £7 for a journey of 274 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 domestic flight to Poole departs from Edinburgh and takes around 1h 20m.

Train

AccesRail is the most popular train carrier serving Poole, followed by Avanti West Coast. The train journey from Poole to Birmingham takes 1h 28m and costs around £16 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Bristol, expect to pay about £27 for a 1h 34m 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 Turo, among others, in London.

Bus

Several bus lines operate bus routes to Poole, including National Express, FlixBus and Megabus. From Bristol, the bus ride to Poole takes 217 km and will cost you around £4. From Birmingham, the ticket costs about £7 for a journey of 274 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 (7,200 reviews)
KLM
Good (1,365 reviews)
British Airways
Good (7,078 reviews)
Delta
Excellent (7,969 reviews)
SWISS
Good (1,653 reviews)
Turkish Airlines
Good (3,884 reviews)
Iberia
Good (2,810 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (8,850 reviews)
Air France
Good (1,471 reviews)
Austrian Airlines
Good (807 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (3,282 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (3,596 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (9,654 reviews)
Scandinavian Airlines
Good (1,413 reviews)
LOT
Good (1,088 reviews)
Brussels Airlines
Good (352 reviews)
Alaska Airlines
Excellent (10,328 reviews)
Finnair
Good (1,299 reviews)
Etihad Airways
Good (1,222 reviews)
TAP AIR PORTUGAL
Good (1,910 reviews)
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Where to stay in Poole

Average rates range from around £135 per night for a double room in a 3-star hotel to £112 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 (8.6, Excellent reviews)
£153+
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Harbour Heights Hotel
4 stars
Excellent (8.3, Excellent reviews)
£204+
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Holiday Inn Express Poole
3 stars
Excellent (8.2, Excellent reviews)
£101+
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Shah of Persia, Poole by Marston's Inns
4 stars
Excellent (8, Excellent reviews)
£75+
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Hilton Bournemouth
4 stars
Good (7.9, Good reviews)
£121+
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Haven Hotel
4 stars
Good (7.7, Good reviews)
£154+
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Hiring a car in Poole

Hiring a car in Poole costs £38 per day, on average, or £75 if you want to hire it for 2 days.

It’s generally cheaper to hire your vehicle outside the airport: locations in the city are around 5% cheaper than airport locations in Poole.

Expect to pay £1.29 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 £15.40 and £20.54. 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 Mini car hire (Fiat 500 or similar) is, on average, 68% cheaper than other car hire types in the city.

Hiring a car in Poole costs £38 per day, on average, or £75 if you want to hire it for 2 days.

It’s generally cheaper to hire your vehicle outside the airport: locations in the city are around 5% cheaper than airport locations in Poole.

Expect to pay £1.29 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 £15.40 and £20.54. 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 Mini car hire (Fiat 500 or similar) is, on average, 68% cheaper than other car hire types in the city.

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