4.9
4.6The cheapest and fastest trains from Poole to Bournemouth
Cheapest price
€5
Average price
€6
Fastest journey
10 m
Average duration
13 m
Trains per day
5
Distance
8 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Poole to Bournemouth is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Poole to Bournemouth will cost around €6 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only €5.
Of the 5 trains that leave Poole for Bournemouth on Fri, Nov 14, 5 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
On Fri, Nov 14 the direct trains cover the 8 km distance in an average of 13 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 10 m .
On Fri, Nov 14 the slowest trains will take 14 m and usually involve a change or two along the way, but you might be able to save a few pennies if you’re on a budget.
Travel Information
Compare train and bus for Poole to Bournemouth
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Poole to Bournemouth among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from €5. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 12m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of €5, and a train costs an average of €5.
Distance: 8 km
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Most popular Train | Bus |
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€6 Average price | €6 Average price Cheapest |
42m Average total duration Fastest 12m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 51m Average total duration 21m Onboard + 30m Additional time* |
Direct Options | Direct Options |
Live departures
Poole to Bournemouth train times
The table below shows live departures for Poole to Bournemouth trains for tomorrow, Friday, November 14. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
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| 4:40 AM Poole | 0h13 | 4:53 AM Bournemouth | 0 transfersDirect | |
| 6:41 AM Poole | 0h13 | 6:54 AM Bournemouth | 0 transfersDirect | |
| 8:07 AM Poole | 0h10 | 8:17 AM Bournemouth | 0 transfersDirect | |
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Journey information
Overview: Train from Poole to Bournemouth
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Trains from Poole to Bournemouth run on average 7 times per day, taking around 12m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at €5 if you book in advance.
There are 7 trains per day. The earliest train runs at 00:04, the last at 23:54. The fastest train covers the 8 km distance in 9m.
Distance 8 km |
Average train duration 12m |
Cheapest ticket price €5 |
Trains per day 7 |
Direct trains 7 |
Fastest train 9m |
First train 00:04 |
Last train 23:54 |
Train companies: South Western Railway from Poole to Bournemouth trainsSouth Western Railway trains will get you between Poole and Bournemouth from €5. With over 1000 travel companies on Omio, you can find the best train times and tickets for your trip.
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FAQs: Trains from Poole to Bournemouth
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Poole to Bournemouth by train. From journey times and ticket prices to direct connections, first and last departures, and even whether the route is scenic, our FAQs cover everything you need to plan your trip. Whether you’re looking for the fastest train, the cheapest option, or tips for making the most of your visit at Bournemouth, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.
Passengers board the train most frequently from Poole, which is located around 0.7 miles (1.1 km) away from the city centre, and they get off the train at Bournemouth, located 1.2 miles (2 km) away from the city centre.
popular train stations
Popular train stations from Poole to Bournemouth
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- Opening hours: Monday - Friday 06:35 - 10:00 Saturday Closed Sunday Closed
- Car Park: Station Car Park
- Storage sheltered: No
- Storage CCTV: Yes
- Location for Rail Replacement Services: To Bournemouth: Station Road opposite The Avocet pub To Poole: Station Road outside The Avocet pub
WifiParkingDiningATMTaxisAccessibilityWCHotelLost and Found OfficeTicket OfficeBike ParkingBike Rental- Opening hours: Monday - Friday 05:55 - 19:00 Saturday 07:00 - 18:00 Sunday 09:00 - 19:00
- Car Park: Station Car Park
- Staff help available: Yes
- Step free access coverage: Yes
- Step free access note: Step-free category B Station - There is level access to both sides of the station by ramps. Interchange between platforms is via a ramped underpass at the London end of the platforms. Please be aware that this station has no tactile paving on the platform edge.
- Accessible ticket machines: There are accessible ticket machines at this station
- Accessible ticket machines note: All South Western Railway ticket machines are able to sell tickets with Disabled Persons Railcard discounts. All machines are accessible, however the station may not be so please check the station access note for further details
- Accessible toilets: Yes
- Ramp for train access: Yes
- Wheelchairs available: Yes
- Impaired mobility set down / pick up points available: No
- Toilets Location: The toilets are located in the Booking Hall and in the Waiting Room on Platform 1. The National key toilets are located in the Main Booking Hall; these toilets are operated by a radar key. A radar key is available from station staff upon request. A 'National Key Scheme' key [RADAR] can be purchased by contacting the following. Address: 12 City Forum, 250 City Road, London, EC1V 8AF. Tel: 020 7250 3222. Minicom: 020 7250 4119. Fax: 020 7250 0212. Email: [email protected]
- National key toilets: Yes
- Baby changing facilities: No
- Storage sheltered: Yes
- Storage CCTV: No
- Location for Rail Replacement Services: Station forecourt, off Serpentine Road
WifiParkingDiningTaxisAccessibilityWCHotelLost and Found OfficeTicket OfficeBike ParkingBike Rental
- Opening hours: Monday - Friday 05:40 - 20:40 Saturday 05:40 - 20:40 Sunday 06:40 - 20:40
- Car Park: Premium
- Taxi: Yes
- Staff help available: Yes
- Step free access coverage: Yes
- Step free access note: Step-free category B2 station. Level access to both sides of station from separate entrances. Long and steep ramped subway between platforms - up to 1:8 gradient Please be aware that some platforms at this station have no or only partial tactile paving on the platform edge.
- Accessible ticket machines: There are accessible ticket machines at this station
- Accessible ticket machines note: All South Western Railway ticket machines are able to sell tickets with Disabled Persons Railcard discounts. All machines are accessible, however the station may not be so please check the station access note for further details
- Accessible toilets: Yes
- Ramp for train access: Yes
- Wheelchairs available: Yes
- Impaired mobility set down / pick up points available: No
- Toilets Location: The toilets are located on both platforms. The National key toilets are located on both platforms; these toilets are operated by a radar key. A radar key is available from station staff upon request. A 'National Key Scheme' key [RADAR] can be purchased by contacting the following. Address: 12 City Forum, 250 City Road, London, EC1V 8AF. Tel: 020 7250 3222. Minicom: 020 7250 4119. Fax: 020 7250 0212. Email: [email protected]
- National key toilets: Yes
- Baby changing facilities: Yes
- Storage sheltered: Yes
- Storage CCTV: Yes
- Location for Rail Replacement Services: To Southampton / Brockenhurst: Station entrance on Halfords side. To Poole: Station entrance on Asda side.
WifiParkingDiningLost and Found OfficeTicket OfficeBike ParkingBike Rental- Opening hours: Monday - Friday 05:50 - 12:30 Saturday 07:50 - 13:40 Sunday Closed
- Car Park: No
- Storage sheltered: Yes
- Storage CCTV: Yes
- Location for Rail Replacement Services: To Bournemouth: Christchurch Road (A35) Bus Stop by Bell Inn To Christchurch: Christchurch Road (A35) lay by outside Station
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