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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, The Anchorage (47 Haven Rd) and Da Vinci's Italian Restaurant & Pizzeria (Poole Quay) are great picks.

When to visit Poole

Poole in January
Estimated hotel price
₹ 6585
1 night at 3-star hotel
Poole in January
Estimated hotel price
₹ 6585
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 India departs from Mumbai and takes around 9h 30m.

Train

AccesRail is the most popular train carrier serving Poole, followed by Train. The train journey from Poole to Oxford takes 1h 06m and costs around ₹ 1,418 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Bristol, expect to pay about ₹ 3,002 for a 1h 34m 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 DRIVALIA and GREEN MOTION , among others, in London.

Bus

Several bus lines operate bus routes to Poole, including National Express, Megabus and FlixBus. From Bristol, the bus ride to Poole takes 135 miles and will cost you around ₹ 750. From Nottingham, the ticket costs about ₹ 834 for a journey of 140 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 India departs from Mumbai and takes around 9h 30m.

Train

AccesRail is the most popular train carrier serving Poole, followed by Train. The train journey from Poole to Oxford takes 1h 06m and costs around ₹ 1,418 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Bristol, expect to pay about ₹ 3,002 for a 1h 34m 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 DRIVALIA and GREEN MOTION , among others, in London.

Bus

Several bus lines operate bus routes to Poole, including National Express, Megabus and FlixBus. From Bristol, the bus ride to Poole takes 135 miles and will cost you around ₹ 750. From Nottingham, the ticket costs about ₹ 834 for a journey of 140 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 (4,650 reviews)
KLM
Good (852 reviews)
SWISS
Good (923 reviews)
British Airways
Good (4,478 reviews)
Delta
Good (4,599 reviews)
Turkish Airlines
Good (2,300 reviews)
Air France
Good (979 reviews)
Iberia
Good (1,555 reviews)
Austrian Airlines
Good (476 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (4,938 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (2,125 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (2,479 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (5,775 reviews)
Brussels Airlines
Good (229 reviews)
Finnair
Good (878 reviews)
Scandinavian Airlines
Good (834 reviews)
TAP AIR PORTUGAL
Good (1,164 reviews)
LOT
Good (682 reviews)
Singapore Airlines
Excellent (915 reviews)
Etihad Airways
Good (834 reviews)
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Where to stay in Poole

Average rates range from around ₹ 10,477 per night for a double room in a 3-star hotel to ₹ 12,258 and up for a 5-star experience.

Where to stay in popular areas of Poole

Most booked hotels in Poole

Harbour Heights Hotel
4 stars
Excellent (8.3, Excellent reviews)
₹ 13,559+
Poole Quay Hotel
3 stars
Excellent (9.4, Excellent reviews)
₹ 13,175+
Haven Hotel
4 stars
Good (7.8, Good reviews)
₹ 12,934+
Shah of Persia, Poole by Marston's Inns
4 stars
Good (7.8, Good reviews)
₹ 8,669+
Holiday Inn Express Poole
3 stars
Good (7.5, Good reviews)
₹ 9,274+
Travelodge Bournemouth Seafront
3 stars
Good (7.6, Good reviews)
₹ 4,359+

Hiring a car in Poole

Expect to pay ₹ 155 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 ₹ 1,861 and ₹ 2,482. The most frequently booked car type in Poole is Economy (Vauxhall Corsa or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Compact car hire (Hyundai Ioniq or similar) is, on average, 68% cheaper than other car hire types in the city.

Expect to pay ₹ 155 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 ₹ 1,861 and ₹ 2,482. The most frequently booked car type in Poole is Economy (Vauxhall Corsa or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Compact car hire (Hyundai Ioniq or similar) is, on average, 68% cheaper than other car hire types in the city.