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. 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

Poole in January
Estimated hotel price
RM 372
1 night at 3-star hotel
Poole in January
Estimated hotel price
RM 372
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 Malaysia departs from Kuala Lumpur and takes around 16h 30m.

Train

AccesRail is the most popular train carrier serving Poole, followed by Eurostar. The train journey from Poole to Bristol takes 1h 34m and costs around RM 179 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Nottingham, expect to pay about RM 226 for a 1h 46m 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 hire from London, which is about 97 miles from Poole. You’ll find branches of GREEN MOTION and Alamo, 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 95 miles and will cost you around RM 33. From Bournemouth, the ticket costs about RM 33 for a journey of 130 miles. The most popular bus station is Poole, located 0.4 miles from the city centre of 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 Malaysia departs from Kuala Lumpur and takes around 16h 30m.

Train

AccesRail is the most popular train carrier serving Poole, followed by Eurostar. The train journey from Poole to Bristol takes 1h 34m and costs around RM 179 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Nottingham, expect to pay about RM 226 for a 1h 46m 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 hire from London, which is about 97 miles from Poole. You’ll find branches of GREEN MOTION and Alamo, 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 95 miles and will cost you around RM 33. From Bournemouth, the ticket costs about RM 33 for a journey of 130 miles. The most popular bus station is Poole, located 0.4 miles from the city centre of Poole. Poole Parkstone - St John's Church is also a commonly used station, and is 2 miles from the city centre.

Airports near Poole

Airlines serving Poole

Lufthansa
Good (4,689 reviews)
KLM
Good (846 reviews)
SWISS
Good (954 reviews)
British Airways
Good (4,604 reviews)
Turkish Airlines
Good (2,264 reviews)
Delta
Good (4,587 reviews)
Austrian Airlines
Good (489 reviews)
Iberia
Good (1,598 reviews)
Air France
Good (980 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (2,106 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (2,433 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (4,971 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (5,967 reviews)
Brussels Airlines
Good (227 reviews)
Finnair
Good (857 reviews)
LOT
Good (677 reviews)
Scandinavian Airlines
Good (816 reviews)
Singapore Airlines
Excellent (928 reviews)
TAP AIR PORTUGAL
Good (1,168 reviews)
Etihad Airways
Good (837 reviews)
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Where to stay in Poole

Average rates range from around RM 660 per night for a double room in a 3-star hotel to RM 735 and up for a 5-star experience.

Where to stay in popular areas of Poole

Most booked hotels in Poole

Travelodge Bournemouth Seafront
3 stars
Good (7.5, Good reviews)
RM 318+
Laguna Hotel
3 stars
Good (6.2, Good reviews)
RM 330+
Heathlands Hotel
2 stars
Good (6.1, Good reviews)
RM 315+
Royal Bath Hotel & Spa Bournemouth
4 stars
Good (6, Good reviews)
RM 344+
Carrington House Hotel
3 stars
Okay (5.8, Okay reviews)
RM 298+
Russell Court Hotel
2 stars
Okay (4.6, Okay reviews)
RM 470+

Hiring a car in Poole

Expect to pay RM 8.94 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 RM 107.28 and RM 143.03.

Expect to pay RM 8.94 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 RM 107.28 and RM 143.03.