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, Harbour Heights (73 Haven Rd) and Da Vinci's Italian Restaurant & Pizzeria (Poole Quay) are great picks.

When to visit Poole

Poole in December
Estimated hotel price
£54
1 night at 3-star hotel
Poole in December
Estimated hotel price
£54
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 London and takes around 11h 35m.

Train

AccesRail is the only carrier operating train routes to Poole. The train journey from Poole to Edinburgh takes 8h 35m and costs around £228 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Mumbai, expect to pay about £945 for a 18h 45m 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 Turo and U-Save, among others, in London.

Bus

You can travel by bus to Poole using National Express or FlixBus. From London, the bus ride to Poole takes 209 km and will cost you around £16. From Nottingham, the ticket costs about £28 for a journey of 668 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 London and takes around 11h 35m.

Train

AccesRail is the only carrier operating train routes to Poole. The train journey from Poole to Edinburgh takes 8h 35m and costs around £228 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Mumbai, expect to pay about £945 for a 18h 45m 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 Turo and U-Save, among others, in London.

Bus

You can travel by bus to Poole using National Express or FlixBus. From London, the bus ride to Poole takes 209 km and will cost you around £16. From Nottingham, the ticket costs about £28 for a journey of 668 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

KLM
Good (1,496 reviews)
Lufthansa
Good (7,913 reviews)
British Airways
Good (7,875 reviews)
Delta
Good (8,408 reviews)
Turkish Airlines
Good (4,304 reviews)
SWISS
Good (1,916 reviews)
Iberia
Good (3,178 reviews)
Air France
Good (1,566 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (9,574 reviews)
Austrian Airlines
Good (904 reviews)
Scandinavian Airlines
Good (1,748 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (3,554 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (3,727 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (10,917 reviews)
LOT
Good (1,188 reviews)
Finnair
Good (1,386 reviews)
Brussels Airlines
Good (400 reviews)
TAP AIR PORTUGAL
Good (2,199 reviews)
Etihad Airways
Good (1,429 reviews)
Cathay Pacific
Good (1,274 reviews)
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Where to stay in Poole

Average rates range from around £103 per night for a double room in a 3-star hotel to £90 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)
£97+
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Holiday Inn Express Poole By IHG
3 stars
Excellent (8.2, Excellent reviews)
£65+
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Antelope Inn
3 stars
Excellent (8.2, Excellent reviews)
£69+
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Harbour Heights Hotel
4 stars
Excellent (8.2, Excellent reviews)
£123+
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Sandbanks Hotel
4 stars
Good (7.8, Good reviews)
£112+
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Royal Bath Hotel
4 stars
Good (7.4, Good reviews)
£45+
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Hiring a car in Poole

Hiring a car in Poole costs £38 per day, on average, or £76 if you want to hire it for 2 days.

Expect to pay £1.47 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 £17.56 and £23.42. The most frequently booked car type in Poole is Intermediate (Peugeot 5008 or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Economy car hire (Vauxhall Corsa or similar) is, on average, 27% cheaper than other car hire types in the city.

Hiring a car in Poole costs £38 per day, on average, or £76 if you want to hire it for 2 days.

Expect to pay £1.47 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 £17.56 and £23.42. The most frequently booked car type in Poole is Intermediate (Peugeot 5008 or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Economy car hire (Vauxhall Corsa or similar) is, on average, 27% cheaper than other car hire types in the city.

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