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 one of the most popular cities to visit in the country. We recommend you stay at least 3 days in order to fully appreciate everything Poole has to offer.
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 8 miles from the city centre
Train
AccesRail is the most popular train carrier serving Poole, followed by South Western Railway. The train journey from Poole to Bristol takes 2h 44m and costs around C$ 91 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Cardiff, expect to pay about C$ 202 for a 4h 03m trip. Located 0.3 miles from the city centre, Poole is the busiest station in Poole. Another popular train station is Poole Branksome, located 3 miles from the centre.
Car
Another option to get to Poole is to pick up a car rental from London, which is about 97 miles from Poole. You’ll find branches of DRIVALIA and SURPRICE CAR RENTAL , among others, in London.
Bus
National Express operates bus routes to Poole. From London, the bus ride to Poole takes 130 miles and will cost you around C$ 40. From Birmingham, the ticket costs about C$ 26 for a journey of 265 miles. The most popular bus station is Poole, located 0.4 miles from downtown Poole. Poole Parkstone - St John's Church is also a commonly used station, and is 2 miles from the city centre.
Airlines serving Poole
Where to stay in Poole
Average rates range from around C$ 164 per night for a double room in a 3-star hotel to C$ 202 and up for a 5-star experience.
Where to stay in popular areas of Poole
Most booked hotels in Poole
Renting a car in Poole
Expect to pay C$ 2.42 per litre in Poole (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your rental car, filling up the tank will cost between C$ 29.04 and C$ 38.72. The most frequently booked car type in Poole is Mini (Fiat 500 or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Compact rental cars (Hyundai Ioniq or similar) are, on average, 67% cheaper than other rental car types in the city.