Introduction
Where to eat
When to visit
How to get there
Where to stay
Renting a car

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 4 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 Da Vinci's Italian Restaurant & Pizzeria (Poole Quay) are great picks.

When to visit Poole

Poole in January
Estimated hotel price
C$ 96
1 night at 3-star hotel
Poole in January
Estimated hotel price
C$ 96
1 night at 3-star hotel

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 The shortest flight to Poole from Canada departs from Toronto and takes around 9h 15m.

Train

AccesRail is the most popular train carrier serving Poole, followed by Avanti West Coast. The train journey from Poole to Cambridge takes 0h 55m and costs around C$ 50 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Bristol, expect to pay about C$ 48 for a 1h 35m 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 GREEN MOTION and U-Save, among others, in London.

Bus

You can travel by bus to Poole using National Express or FlixBus. From Bristol, the bus ride to Poole takes 135 miles and will cost you around C$ 15. From Birmingham, the ticket costs about C$ 12 for a journey of 140 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.

Plane

When flying to Poole, you’ll arrive at Bournemouth (BOH), which is located 8 miles from the city centre The shortest flight to Poole from Canada departs from Toronto and takes around 9h 15m.

Train

AccesRail is the most popular train carrier serving Poole, followed by Avanti West Coast. The train journey from Poole to Cambridge takes 0h 55m and costs around C$ 50 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Bristol, expect to pay about C$ 48 for a 1h 35m 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 GREEN MOTION and U-Save, among others, in London.

Bus

You can travel by bus to Poole using National Express or FlixBus. From Bristol, the bus ride to Poole takes 135 miles and will cost you around C$ 15. From Birmingham, the ticket costs about C$ 12 for a journey of 140 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.

Airports near Poole

BRSBristol
LHRLondon Heathrow
LGWLondon Gatwick

Airlines serving Poole

KLM
Good (1,454 reviews)
Lufthansa
Good (7,784 reviews)
British Airways
Good (7,739 reviews)
Delta
Good (8,203 reviews)
Turkish Airlines
Good (4,216 reviews)
SWISS
Good (1,872 reviews)
Iberia
Good (3,115 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (9,289 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (3,734 reviews)
Air France
Good (1,534 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (3,516 reviews)
Austrian Airlines
Good (896 reviews)
Scandinavian Airlines
Good (1,682 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (10,717 reviews)
LOT
Good (1,179 reviews)
Etihad Airways
Good (1,394 reviews)
Finnair
Good (1,362 reviews)
Cathay Pacific
Good (1,162 reviews)
Brussels Airlines
Good (384 reviews)
Alaska Airlines
Excellent (11,882 reviews)
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Where to stay in popular areas of Poole

Most booked hotels in Poole

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Hotel Du Vin Poole
4 stars
Excellent (8.6, Excellent reviews)
C$ 162+
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Holiday Inn Express Poole By IHG
3 stars
Excellent (8.2, Excellent reviews)
C$ 91+
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Harbour Heights Hotel
4 stars
Excellent (8.2, Excellent reviews)
C$ 191+
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Bournemouth Highcliff Marriott Hotel
4 stars
Excellent (8.1, Excellent reviews)
C$ 135+
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Antelope by Greene King Inns
3 stars
Excellent (8.1, Excellent reviews)
C$ 88+
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Shah of Persia, Poole by Marston's Inns
3 stars
Excellent (8, Excellent reviews)
C$ 94+
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Renting a car in Poole

Expect to pay C$ 2.46 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$ 29.41 and C$ 39.22. The most frequently booked car type in Poole is Compact (Jeep Avenger or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Mini rental cars (Fiat 500 or similar) are, on average, 58% cheaper than other rental car types in the city.

Expect to pay C$ 2.46 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$ 29.41 and C$ 39.22. The most frequently booked car type in Poole is Compact (Jeep Avenger or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Mini rental cars (Fiat 500 or similar) are, on average, 58% cheaper than other rental car types in the city.