Bournemouth to Poole is a day trip you can make by direct Morebus bus or train. Route 17 serves Bournemouth Railway Station and Poole Bus Station, while South Western Railway sells journeys between the towns.
- Bus: Morebus routes 17 and 32 connect Bournemouth and Poole.
- Train: South Western Railway sells journeys between Bournemouth and Poole.
- Bus boarding: Route 17 serves Bournemouth Railway Station.
- Hotel to station: Bournemouth Railway Station is about a 34-minute walk from a two-star hotel in Bournemouth.
How do you choose between bus and train?
Morebus routes 17 and 32 provide direct bus services between Bournemouth and Poole, and South Western Railway sells train journeys between the towns.
Bus
Route 17 serves Bournemouth Railway Station and Poole Bus Station, so it can suit a plan that starts near the railway station and finishes at Poole’s bus station. Route 32 also connects the towns, but its published timetable shows selected departures rather than a continuous list of frequent trips.
Train
South Western Railway sells journeys from Bournemouth to Poole. Its journey planner provides train times, journey details and ticket types.
Route 17’s displayed timetable includes departures from Poole between 05:45 and 23:20. Route 32’s displayed timetable includes selected departures, such as 09:13 and 12:13 from Poole Bus Station and 10:42 and 13:42 from Bournemouth Railway Station. Check the train planner for the journey you intend to make.
Where do you board in Bournemouth?
Bournemouth Railway Station is a stop for Morebus route 17, and Bournemouth Coach Station is opposite the rail station at Travel Interchange.
Bournemouth Coach Station is on Holdenhurst Road. Bournemouth’s visitor-information site says local buses and taxis are available near the railway and coach station for travel to hotels, the town centre or seafront.
Bournemouth Railway Station has step-free access from both entrances to both platforms. The platform interchange is by stepped footbridge or ramped underpass, and a wheelchair is available for passenger use on request.
What can you plan to do in Poole?
Poole Quay and Poole Harbour give your day trip a waterfront focus, with Poole Bus Station served by Morebus route 17.
Match your time in Poole to a current departure and return service. Route 17 connects Poole Bus Station and Bournemouth Railway Station, while route 32 also links the towns on selected departures. If you are weighing up other outings from Bournemouth, you could also plan a Christchurch day trip from Bournemouth.
For a train journey, check the return trip as well as the outbound journey in South Western Railway’s planner; it provides journey details and ticket options.
A day in New Forest National Park is another outing to consider from Bournemouth.
How do you check fares, timetables and service changes?
Morebus publishes bus fares, route maps and timetables on its service pages, while South Western Railway provides a journey planner and travel-updates tools for rail journeys.
The Morebus route 17 page includes a date selector for checking the timetable for your chosen date. Route 32 connects Poole and Bournemouth via Foxholes, Oakdale, Broadstone, Merley, Bearwood, Kinson, Slades Farm and Winton; check its current timetable if you are considering that route.
South Western Railway’s journey planner provides train times, journey details and ticket types, and its travel-updates tools cover service changes. Before you go: check the official site before you go—use Morebus for buses and South Western Railway for trains, fares and travel updates.
Getting from the hotel to your departure point
Bournemouth Railway Station is about a 34-minute walk from Ullswater Hotel, or about 7 minutes by car.
For a route 17 bus trip, the station is a named stop, and Bournemouth Coach Station is opposite the rail station at Travel Interchange. Check the current bus timetable before setting out so you can choose a departure that suits your plans.
FAQs
Is there a direct bus from Bournemouth to Poole?
Yes. Morebus operates direct services on routes 17 and 32. Route 17 serves Bournemouth Railway Station and Poole Bus Station.
Can you travel from Bournemouth to Poole by train?
Yes. South Western Railway sells journeys between Bournemouth and Poole. Its journey planner provides train times, journey details and ticket types.
Where is Bournemouth Coach Station?
Bournemouth Coach Station is opposite Bournemouth Rail Station at Travel Interchange on Holdenhurst Road.
Which bus route serves Bournemouth Railway Station?
Morebus route 17 serves Bournemouth Railway Station on its service between Bournemouth and Poole.