Introduction
Where to eat
When to visit
How to get there
Where to stay
Hiring 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.

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 November
Estimated hotel price
AED 255
1 night at 3-star hotel
Poole in November
Estimated hotel price
AED 255
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 12 km 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 London takes 1h 55m and costs around AED 5,105 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Manchester, expect to pay about AED 573 for a 7h 20m 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 SURPRICE CAR RENTAL , among others, in London.

Bus

You can travel by bus to Poole using National Express or FlixBus. From London, the bus ride to Poole takes 209 km and will cost you around AED 110. From Birmingham, the ticket costs about AED 176 for a journey of 426 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.

Plane

When flying to Poole, you’ll arrive at Bournemouth (BOH), which is located 12 km 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 London takes 1h 55m and costs around AED 5,105 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Manchester, expect to pay about AED 573 for a 7h 20m 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 SURPRICE CAR RENTAL , among others, in London.

Bus

You can travel by bus to Poole using National Express or FlixBus. From London, the bus ride to Poole takes 209 km and will cost you around AED 110. From Birmingham, the ticket costs about AED 176 for a journey of 426 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.

Airports near Poole

BRSBristol
LHRLondon Heathrow
LGWLondon Gatwick

Airlines serving Poole

Lufthansa
Good (7,030 reviews)
KLM
Good (1,333 reviews)
British Airways
Good (6,811 reviews)
SWISS
Good (1,582 reviews)
Delta
Excellent (7,919 reviews)
Turkish Airlines
Good (3,776 reviews)
Iberia
Good (2,686 reviews)
Air France
Good (1,444 reviews)
Austrian Airlines
Good (780 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (8,685 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (3,206 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (3,560 reviews)
Brussels Airlines
Good (345 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (9,198 reviews)
Scandinavian Airlines
Good (1,345 reviews)
LOT
Good (1,066 reviews)
Finnair
Good (1,272 reviews)
Alaska Airlines
Excellent (9,919 reviews)
TAP Portugal
Good (1,846 reviews)
Etihad Airways
Good (1,202 reviews)
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Where to stay in Poole

Average rates range from around AED 506 per night for a double room in a 3-star hotel to AED 499 and up for a 5-star experience.

Where to stay in popular areas of Poole

Most booked hotels in Poole

Hilton Bournemouth
4 stars
Good (7.9, Good reviews)
AED 499+
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Travelodge Bournemouth Seafront
3 stars
Good (7.7, Good reviews)
AED 205+
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Royal Bath Hotel & Spa Bournemouth
4 stars
Good (7.3, Good reviews)
AED 279+
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Durley Dean
4 stars
Good (7.2, Good reviews)
AED 304+
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Laguna Hotel
3 stars
Good (6.5, Good reviews)
AED 243+
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Carrington House Hotel
3 stars
Good (6.3, Good reviews)
AED 209+
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Hiring a car in Poole

Expect to pay AED 6.40 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 AED 76.69 and AED 102.25. The most frequently booked car type in Poole is Standard (Class Standard SUV or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Economy car hire (MG 3 or similar) is, on average, 50% cheaper than other car hire types in the city.

Expect to pay AED 6.40 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 AED 76.69 and AED 102.25. The most frequently booked car type in Poole is Standard (Class Standard SUV or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Economy car hire (MG 3 or similar) is, on average, 50% cheaper than other car hire types in the city.

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