What is the cheapest way to get from Southampton to Poole?

The cheapest way to get from Southampton to Poole is to rideshare which costs £3 and takes 1h 3m.

What is the fastest way to get from Southampton to Poole?

The fastest way to get from Southampton to Poole is to train which takes 50 min and costs £7 - £21.

Is there a direct bus between Southampton and Poole?

Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Southampton Central Station station and arriving at Poole Seldown Coach Station station. Services depart five times a day, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 1h 5m.

Is there a direct train between Southampton and Poole?

Yes, there is a direct train departing from Southampton Central and arriving at Poole. Services depart every 30 minutes, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 50 min.

How far is it from Southampton to Poole?

The distance between Southampton and Poole is 35 miles. The road distance is 33.8 miles.

How do I travel from Southampton to Poole without a car?

The best way to get from Southampton to Poole without a car is to train which takes 50 min and costs £7 - £21.

How long does it take to get from Southampton to Poole?

The train from Southampton Central to Poole takes 50 min including transfers and departs every 30 minutes.

Where do I catch the Southampton to Poole bus from?

Southampton to Poole bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Southampton Central Station.

Where do I catch the Southampton to Poole train from?

Southampton to Poole train services, operated by South Western Railway, depart from Southampton Central station.

Train or bus from Southampton to Poole?

The best way to get from Southampton to Poole is to train which takes 50 min and costs £7 - £21. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £6 - £9 and takes 1h 5m.

Where does the Southampton to Poole bus arrive?

Southampton to Poole bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Poole Seldown Coach Station.

Where does the Southampton to Poole train arrive?

Southampton to Poole train services, operated by South Western Railway, arrive at Poole station.

Can I drive from Southampton to Poole?

Yes, the driving distance between Southampton to Poole is 34 miles. It takes approximately 52 min to drive from Southampton to Poole.

How do I get a train ticket from Southampton to Poole?

Book your Southampton to Poole train tickets online with Omio.

How do I get a bus ticket from Southampton to Poole?

Book your Southampton to Poole bus tickets online with Omio and FlixBus.

Where can I stay near Poole?

There are 2199+ hotels available in Poole.

Can I share a ride from Southampton to Poole?

Check out Blablacar's carpooling service for rideshare options between Southampton and Poole. A great option if you don't have a driver's licence or want to avoid public transport.

Southampton to Poole - 5 ways to travel via train, bus, rideshare, car

There are 5 ways to get from Southampton to Poole by train, bus, rideshare, car, or taxi

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

Train
best
1. Take the train from Southampton Central to Pooletrain London Waterloo - Weymouth / ...
50 min
£7–21
Rideshare
cheapest
1. Take the rideshare from Southampton to Poolerideshare 33.1 mi
1h 3m
£3
Bus
1. Take the bus from Southampton Central Station to Poole Seldown Coach Stationbus Uk061
1h 5m
£6–9
Drive 33.6 mi
1. Drive from Southampton to Poolecar 33.6 mi
52 min
£9–12
Taxi
1. Take the taxi from Southampton to Pooletaxi 33.6 mi
52 min
£150–190

Southampton to Poole by train

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Distance: 34.3 mi
Duration: 50 min

What companies run services between Southampton, England and Poole, England?

South Western Railway operates a train from Southampton Central to Poole every 30 minutes. Tickets cost £7–21 and the journey takes 50 min. Alternatively, FlixBus operates a bus from Southampton Central Station to Poole Seldown Coach Station 5 times a day. Tickets cost £6–9 and the journey takes 1h 5m.

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