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Compare train and bus for Poole to London
Omio recommends booking the bus as it is the most popular option from Poole to London among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from €8. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 2h 17m. In case you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint the train is your best bet as it emits only 0.0 - 0.1kg. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of €8, and a train costs an average of €16.
Distance: 157 km
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Most popular Bus | Train |
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€12 Average price Cheapest | €43 Average price |
3h 48m Average total duration 3h 18m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 2h 47m Average total duration Fastest 2h 17m Onboard + 30m Additional time* |
0.2 - 0.4kg CO2 emissions | 0.0 - 0.1kg CO2 emissions Lowest |
 Most popular bus company |  Most popular train company |
Direct Options | Direct Options |
Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
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How to get from Poole to London by train, bus or flight.
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The best way to travel from Poole to London is by taking a bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
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This is compared to other travel options from Poole to London:
A bus is €8 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Poole to London costing on average €16.
Other travel options to London take longer:
Bus takes on average 2h 20m.
- Around 36 buses per day.
- Around 7 trains per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Poole and London as scheduled services by train and bus can vary by season or day of the week.
- Trains mostly depart from Poole station (POO) and arrive in London Waterloo (WAT).
- Buses mostly depart from Poole, Seldown Coach Park and arrive in London, Victoria Coach Station.
- Ferries mostly depart from Fishbourne and arrive in Portsmouth Harbour.
- Travel with National Express, Megabus, FlixBus to go to London by bus.
- Travel with South Western Railway to go to London by train.
- 35 direct buses per day with National Express, FlixBus.
- 6 direct trains per day with South Western Railway.
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