Poole travel guide
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You're Going to Love Poole
With a population of 150,092, Poole is a must-see destination in England, United Kingdom. It is among the most popular tourist destinations in the country. Poole deserves at least 2 full days for you to see its main sights.
Where to Eat in Poole
If you’re looking for affordable options, Harbour Heights (73 Haven Rd) and The Anchorage (47 Haven Rd) are great picks.
When to visit Poole
How to Get to Poole
Plane
When flying to Poole, you’ll arrive at Bournemouth (BOH), which is located 12 km from the city center. The shortest flight to Poole from the United States departs from Boston and takes around 6h 20m.
Train
AccesRail is the most popular train carrier serving Poole, followed by Eurostar. The train journey from Poole to Bath takes 1h 22m and costs around $49 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Coventry, expect to pay about $32 for a 1h 34m trip. Located 0.5 km from the city center, Poole is the busiest station in Poole. Another popular train station is Poole Branksome, located 5 km from the center.
Car
Another option to get to Poole is to pick up a car rental from London, which is about 156 km from Poole. You’ll find branches of GREEN MOTION and Europcar, among others, in London.
Bus
Several bus lines operate bus routes to Poole, including National Express, FlixBus and Megabus. From Southampton, the bus ride to Poole takes 153 km and will cost you around $7. From Bristol, the ticket costs about $10 for a journey of 217 km. The most popular bus station is Poole, located 0.6 km from downtown Poole. Poole Parkstone - St John's Church is also a commonly used station, and is 4 km from the city center.
Airlines serving Poole
Where to stay in Poole
Average rates range from around $144 per night for a double room in a 3-star hotel to $153 and up for a 5-star experience.