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

Poole in November
Estimated hotel price
£63
1 night at 3-star hotel
Poole in November
Estimated hotel price
£63
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 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.

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.

Airports near Poole

Airlines serving Poole

Lufthansa
Good (4,038 reviews)
KLM
Good (759 reviews)
Delta
Good (4,477 reviews)
British Airways
Good (3,810 reviews)
SWISS
Good (870 reviews)
Turkish Airlines
Good (2,149 reviews)
Air France
Good (895 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (4,641 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (2,407 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (1,990 reviews)
Iberia
Good (1,471 reviews)
Austrian Airlines
Good (444 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (4,682 reviews)
Singapore Airlines
Good (781 reviews)
Brussels Airlines
Good (213 reviews)
Finnair
Good (941 reviews)
Etihad Airways
Good (739 reviews)
TAP AIR PORTUGAL
Good (1,053 reviews)
Alaska Airlines
Excellent (4,664 reviews)
Scandinavian Airlines
Good (774 reviews)
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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

Harbour Heights Hotel
Excellent (8.3, Excellent reviews)
£94+
Haven Hotel
Good (7.8, Good reviews)
£300+
Shah of Persia, Poole by Marston's Inns
Good (7.8, Good reviews)
£50+
Holiday Inn Express Poole
Good (7.4, Good reviews)
£64+
Sandbanks Hotel
Good (7.4, Good reviews)
£178+
Travelodge Bournemouth Seafront
Good (7.4, Good reviews)
£32+

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.

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.