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How to get from Portsmouth to Poole by bus and train?

From Portsmouth to Poole by bus and train

To get from Portsmouth to Poole in Bournemouth, you’ll need to take 2 train lines and one bus line: take the GREAT WESTERN RAILWAY train from Cosham station to Eastleigh station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the SOUTH WESTERN RAILWAY bus and finally take the SOUTH WESTERN RAILWAY train from Bournemouth station to Poole station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 2 hr 25 min.

145min
Train - GREAT WESTERN RAILWAY
Bus - SOUTH WESTERN RAILWAYSOUTH WESTERN RAILWAY
Train - SOUTH WESTERN RAILWAY
Leaves from Cosham

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from train station
    Start from train station
    Portsmouth
  • 2
    Train - GREAT WESTERN RAILWAYGREAT WESTERN RAILWAY
    Wait for train
    GREAT WESTERN RAILWAY
    Cardiff Central
  • 3
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Eastleigh
    21 min
  • 4
    Bus - SOUTH WESTERN RAILWAYSOUTH WESTERN RAILWAY
    Wait for bus
    SOUTH WESTERN RAILWAY
    Bus Replacement: Bournemouth
  • 5
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Bournemouth
    54 min
  • 6
    Train - SOUTH WESTERN RAILWAYSOUTH WESTERN RAILWAY
    Wait for train
    SOUTH WESTERN RAILWAY
    Weymouth
  • 7
    Ride to train station Poole
    Ride to train station
    Poole
    11 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic
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Public transport directions from Portsmouth to Poole

The distance between Portsmouth, Bournemouth and Poole, Bournemouth is approximately 81.44 km, which can typically be travelled in 145 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Portsmouth to Poole by bus and train, so no matter how you choose to travel in Bournemouth – you will always have plenty of easy options.

Public transport stations close to Poole, Bournemouth

Poole is located at Poole, Bournemouth and the nearest public transport station is Serpentine Lane.

Train stations close to Poole:

  • Hamworthy

Bus stations close to Poole:

  • Serpentine Lane
  • Poole Railway Station
  • Poole

Ferry stations close to Poole:

  • Sandbanks Ferry Terminal
  • Shell Bay Ferry Terminal

Questions & Answers

  • What is the fastest way to get from Portsmouth to Poole?

    The fastest way takes 145 minutes, using Bus line GREAT WESTERN RAILWAY, Bus line SOUTH WESTERN RAILWAY, Bus line SOUTH WESTERN RAILWAY.

  • Is there a direct train between Portsmouth and Poole?

    No, you’ll have to take 2 train lines and one bus line in total. The total travelling time is 2 hr 25 min.

  • Which train line goes from Portsmouth to Poole?

    The GREAT WESTERN RAILWAY train line goes from Cardiff Central station near Portsmouth in South West to Eastleigh station. From there you’ll have to take one train line and one bus line till Eastleigh station near Poole in Bournemouth.

  • How long does it take to travel from Portsmouth to Poole by train and bus?

    The total travel time between Portsmouth in South West and Poole in Bournemouth by train and bus is about 2 hr 25 min.

  • Where do I get on the train near Portsmouth to get to Poole?

    Get on the GREAT WESTERN RAILWAY train from the Cardiff Central station near Portsmouth in South West.

  • Where do I get off the train when travelling between Portsmouth and Poole?

    Get off the train at the Eastleigh station, which is closest to Poole in Bournemouth.