We look forward to welcoming you to our beautiful coastline this summer.
With so many great travel options and a close proximity to London, our area is one of the most accessible destinations in the South West.
If you are travelling from another country, you will be delighted to find that we have an international airport and ferry port which connects us with the European continent.
Planning your visit to Poole couldn’t be simpler.
Bournemouth Airport has its own dedicated transfer bus (the number 737) which is operated by Morebus, providing swift and...… Read More
We look forward to welcoming you to our beautiful coastline this summer.
With so many great travel options and a close proximity to London, our area is one of the most accessible destinations in the South West.
If you are travelling from another country, you will be delighted to find that we have an international airport and ferry port which connects us with the European continent.
Planning your visit to Poole couldn’t be simpler.
Bournemouth Airport has its own dedicated transfer bus (the number 737) which is operated by Morebus, providing swift and convenient travel to and from the airport. The bus service runs seven days a week, and connects with Bournemouth town centre and the main travel interchange at Bournemouth, providing fantastic access to buses, coaches (including National Express) and trains and giving you the freedom to travel all over Dorset and beyond. It couldn’t be simpler.
Arriving by Sea
Poole Port
The Port of Poole has a busy ferry terminal with rail, bus, cycle and road links.
Ferries arrive into Poole Port from the following destinations:
- Cherbourg (Normandy, France) - travel with Brittany Ferries on this approximate 4.5 hour journey. Departures are daily, with a selection of daytime and overnight sailings available for a restful nights sleep.
- Saint-Malo (Brittany, France) - travel with Condor Ferries (via the Channel Islands). Departures are daily and some sailings offer the chance to have a few hours in Jersey or Guernsey before your onward journey to Poole.
- Jersey and Guernsey (Channel Islands) - travel with Condor Ferries. Departures are daily and are approx 3 hours from Guernsey and 4.5 hours from Jersey.
Arriving by Private Boat
Poole Quay Boat Haven & Port of Poole Marina are both perfectly positioned to offer a base from which to explore Poole Harbour and its surrounding area. Please note the harbour area has bye-laws and the chain ferry at the entrance has right of way. Poole Harbour is a beautiful location and because of this, it can be very busy at times.
Arriving at Poole Port with a vehicle
Whether arriving in Poole with your car, motorbike or motorhome, you will find a good range of accommodation in Poole if you wish to stay overnight or longer.
If you are extending your trip to include a tour of the UK, Poole is linked by the A31 to the M27, and from there to the M3 towards London. The A350 runs north from Poole to Bristol, and the A35 westwards from Poole towards Dorchester and Exeter.
Arriving on foot
There is a free shuttle bus connecting the Ferry and the terminal building and then a 30-35 minute walk to Poole Town Centre, Poole Railway Station or Poole Bus Station.
Arriving at Poole port by bike
Many Ferries offer free cycle transportation when traveling by bicycle if you pre-book. Poole Port has good cycle links to the national cycle network and there are many cycle routes in Dorset, so you can begin your holiday straight away.
By Bus and Coach
There are plenty of coach providers offering great prices on travel to and from Poole. All coaches arrive in the heart of Poole, right next to the bus station, where taxis and local buses are waiting to take you to your hotel, the town centre or seafront!
Poole has a great bus service Morebus' regular routes to Bournemouth, Bournemouth Railway Station and Christchurch. There are also buses which go further out to Salisbury, Swanage and the Purbecks – visiting Poole and the surrounding areas couldn’t be easier, just hop on and hop off!
Single Bus Fares Capped at £2 until 30 June 2024.
As part of Help for Households the Government is subsidising most single bus fares to just £2. This has been extended until 30 June 2024. Tourists and visitors to the Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole area can take advantage of this – with a £2 fare representing a significant saving for bus journeys to explore the destinations that surround us. If using a direct bus a day out (two capped single fares) is just £4. However, if you want to hop on and off all day if using morebus a morebus dayrider may offer better value, especially if you are travelling in a group of up to 5 people.
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