What is the cheapest way to get from Poole to New Forest?

The cheapest way to get from Poole to New Forest is to bus via Tesco Superstore which costs £6 - £8 and takes 5h.

What is the fastest way to get from Poole to New Forest?

The fastest way to get from Poole to New Forest is to drive which takes 1h 33m and costs £14 - £22.

Is there a direct bus between Poole and New Forest?

No, there is no direct bus from Poole station to New Forest. However, there are services departing from Poole station and arriving at St Thomas Mores Church via Crown Hotel, Blue Boar Row and North Street. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 52m.

How far is it from Poole to New Forest?

The distance between Poole and New Forest is 137 miles. The road distance is 59.5 miles.

How do I travel from Poole to New Forest without a car?

The best way to get from Poole to New Forest without a car is to train and bus which takes 4h 18m and costs .

How long does it take to get from Poole to New Forest?

It takes approximately 4h 18m to get from Poole to New Forest, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Poole to New Forest bus from?

Poole to New Forest bus services, operated by Damory Coaches, depart from Poole station.

Where does the Poole to New Forest bus arrive?

Poole to New Forest bus services, operated by Damory Coaches, arrive at Crown Hotel station.

Can I drive from Poole to New Forest?

Yes, the driving distance between Poole to New Forest is 60 miles. It takes approximately 1h 33m to drive from Poole to New Forest.

Where can I stay near New Forest?

There are 432+ hotels available in New Forest.

Poole to New Forest - 5 ways to travel via train, bus, line 20 bus, and car

There are 5 ways to get from Poole to New Forest by train, bus, or car

Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.

Train, bus
best
1. Take the train from Bournemouth to Reading
2. Take the train from Reading to Swindon
3. Take the bus from Fleming Way to Five Alls CourtX5
4h 18m
Bus via Tesco Superstore
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Bus Station to Meeting House LaneX6
2. Take the bus from Blue Boar Row to Tesco Superstore8
5h
£6–8
Bus, line 20 bus
1. Take the bus from Poole station to Crown HotelX8
2. Take the bus from Crown Hotel to New Canal20
3. Take the bus from Blue Boar Row to North StreetX5 / ...
4h 52m
Drive 59.2 mi
1. Drive from Poole to New Forest59.2 mi
1h 33m
£15–22
Bus
1. Take the bus from Bus Station to Meeting House LaneX6
2. Take the bus from Blue Boar Row to North StreetX5 / ...
4h 52m

Questions & Answers

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Distance: 135.8 mi
Duration: 4h 18m

What companies run services between Poole, England and New Forest, Wiltshire, England?

You can take a bus from Poole station to St Thomas Mores Church via Crown Hotel, New Canal, Blue Boar Row, and North Street in around 4h 52m.

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