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. Consider staying at least one whole day in Poole to see all of its attractions.
Where to Eat in Poole
If you’re looking for affordable options, Inn in the park (26 Pinewood Road) and The Cliff (6 Ravine Road) 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 centre. The shortest flight to Poole from Australia departs from Melbourne and takes around 23h 10m.
Train
AccesRail is the most popular train carrier serving Poole, followed by South Western Railway. The train journey from Poole to Oxford takes 0h 54m and costs around $54 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Bristol, expect to pay about $57 for a 1h 36m trip. Located 0.5 km from the city centre, Poole is the busiest station in Poole. Another popular train station is Poole Branksome, located 5 km from the centre.
Car
Another option to get to Poole is to pick up a car hire 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 FlixBus, National Express and Megabus. From Bristol, the bus ride to Poole takes 217 km and will cost you around $6. From Nottingham, the ticket costs about $15 for a journey of 225 km. The most popular bus station is Poole, located 0.6 km from the city centre of Poole. Poole Parkstone - St John's Church is also a commonly used station, and is 4 km from the city centre.
Airlines serving Poole
Where to stay in Poole
Average rates range from around $211 per night for a double room in a 3-star hotel to $231 and up for a 5-star experience.
Where to stay in popular areas of Poole
Most booked hotels in Poole
Hiring a car in Poole
Hiring a car in Poole costs $57 per day, on average.
It’s generally cheaper to hire your vehicle outside the airport: locations in the city are around 9% cheaper than airport locations in Poole.
Expect to pay $2.85 per litre in Poole (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your car hire, filling up the tank will cost between $34.20 and $45.59.