How far is Poole from Bournemouth?

The distance between the two cities is 6 miles (9 km).

What are the departure and arrival stations when taking the bus from Poole to Bournemouth?

Most of the buses traveling from Poole to Bournemouth leave from Poole Bus Stop and arrive at Coach Station. These are the primary departure and arrival locations on this route, but you can also find other options that could better fit your plans.

What are the best sights and things to do in Bournemouth?

Once in Bournemouth, you can start exploring the city and discover its surroundings. The top sights and things to do are St. Peter's Church, Bournemouth Central Gardens, Bournemouth Beach, The Bournemouth Balloon and Bournemouth Oceanarium.

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Previously seen trips

Next departures for Poole to Bournemouth on November 25
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Bus	3:45pm	Poole Bus Stop	35m	4:20pm	Coach Station	No tags
Bus	3:45pm	Poole Bus Stop	25m	4:10pm	Talbot Campus S-bound	No tags
Bus	5:40pm	Poole Bus Stop	25m	6:05pm	Coach Station	No tags
Bus	6:40pm	Poole Bus Stop	25m	7:05pm	Coach Station	No tags
Bus	8:00pm	Poole Bus Stop	25m	8:25pm	Coach Station	No tags

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We recommend taking the bus

Among the sustainable travel choices, the bus stands out as the good way to reach Bournemouth. The journey takes about 25 minutes and with fares starting at just $5, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

11bus per day

25mAverage Duration

5 milesDistance

0kgCO₂ emissions

	Average Price	Average Duration	CO₂ emissions	Actions
Bus	Average Price$5 - $5	Average Duration25m	CO₂ emissions 0kg CO₂e
Train	Average Price$9 - $14	Average Duration13m	CO₂ emissions 0kg CO₂e

Where are the popular stops in Poole and Bournemouth?

Stops in Poole

A
Poole Bus Stop
Seldown Bridge, Seldown Coach Park (adj Dolphin Centre Bus Station), Poole BH15
Visit page
B
Port: Poole
New Harbour Rd S, Poole BH15 4AJ, UK

Stops in Bournemouth

A
Coach Station
Bournemouth (Coach Station), Bournemouth BH8 8DL, UK
Visit page
B
Richmond Hill, 3
3 Richmond Hill, Bournemouth BH2 6HE, UK
C
Travel Interchange
Bath Rd, Bournemouth BH1, UK

Compare bus companies

National Express

4/529,731 reviews

Staff4.7

Timeliness4

Cleanliness4.7

Wifi3.4

Based on 29731 reviews, the company was rated 4.2 stars on Busbud. Travelers were especially satisfied with the ticket access and the staff but often complained with the wifi. National Express ticket prices on this trip start at $5

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Frequently asked questions about traveling from Poole to Bournemouth by bus

How far is Poole from Bournemouth?
What are the departure and arrival stations when taking the bus from Poole to Bournemouth?
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