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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 7m. 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 €27.
Distance: 157 km
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Most popular Bus | Train |
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€12 Average price Cheapest | €53 Average price |
3h 47m Average total duration 3h 17m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 2h 37m Average total duration Fastest 2h 7m 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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FAQs: Travel from Poole to London
Travel to London easily. Whether you want fast, cheap or something entirely different, our travel experts have collected everything you need to know so you can find the best option from Poole to London.
There are 2 travel options between Poole and London. You can take a train or coach.
The cheapest way to get from Poole to London is by taking a coach with average ticket prices of €8 compared to other travel options to London:
A coach is €16 less than a train for this journey with tickets for a train from Poole to London costing on average €24.
The quickest way to travel from Poole to London is by train, which takes on average 2 h 6 min compared to other travel options that take longer:
Getting to London by coach takes 2 h 50 min on average.
The distance from Poole to London is approximately 157 km.
The average frequency per day from Poole to London is:
- 24 coaches a day.
- Around 6 trains per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route to London from Poole as scheduled services by train or coach can vary by season or day of the week.
These are the most popular departure and arrival points when travelling from Poole to London:
- Most travellers catch their coach from Poole, Seldown Coach Park and arrive in London, Victoria Coach Station.
- Most travellers who book a train ticket from Poole to London depart from Poole to London Waterloo.
Omio works with many trusted partners that can help you travel the best way from Poole to London:
- You can take a coach from Poole to London with National Express or Megabus. Cheap tickets can be found for €8 with National Express from Poole to London.
- You can travel to London from Poole by train with South Western Railway or CrossCountry. You can find cheap tickets on Omio for €24 with South Western Railway from Poole to London.
Yes, there are direct services available from Poole to London with the following travel companies:
- Direct coaches with with 21 direct coaches per day.
- Direct trains with South Western Railway with 6 direct trains per day.
Direct services tend to save you time and add more convenience in getting you to London as you won't need to transfer at another stop in between, so it's worth paying attention to before booking your tickets from Poole to London.
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