What's the distance between London and Poole by coach?

The distance between London and Poole by coach is approximately 98 miles (158 km).

How can I get from London to Poole without driving?

You can travel to Poole from London by coach, which provides a smooth ride and an affordable and convenient trip. You can also consider rideshare services depending on your preferences.

Bus London to Poole from £6 | Refundable Tickets

Next bus departures

Next departures from London to Poole on 18 November
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Bus	11:00	London Green Line Coach Station	3h 55m	14:55	Poole Seldown Coach Station	Cheapest
Bus	20:20	Stop SC - Hammersmith Bridge Rd.	2h 45m	23:05	Poole Bus Stop	Fastest
Bus	00:30	Victoria Coach Station	3h	03:30	Poole Bus Stop	No tags
Bus	13:00	London Green Line Coach Station	3h 25m	16:25	Poole Seldown Coach Station	No tags
Bus	00:30	Victoria Coach Station	3h	03:30	Poole Bus Stop	No tags

Next departures from London to Poole on 19 November
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Bus	13:00	London Green Line Coach Station	3h 25m	16:25	Poole Seldown Coach Station	Cheapest
Bus	20:20	Stop SC - Hammersmith Bridge Rd.	2h 45m	23:05	Poole Bus Stop	Fastest
Bus	00:30	Victoria Coach Station	3h	03:30	Poole Bus Stop	No tags
Bus	11:00	London Green Line Coach Station	3h 55m	14:55	Poole Seldown Coach Station	No tags
Bus	00:30	Victoria Coach Station	3h	03:30	Poole Bus Stop	No tags

Next departures from London to Poole on 20 November
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Bus	00:30	Victoria Coach Station	3h	03:30	Poole Bus Stop	Cheapest
Bus	20:20	Stop SC - Hammersmith Bridge Rd.	2h 45m	23:05	Poole Bus Stop	Fastest
Bus	00:30	Victoria Coach Station	3h	03:30	Poole Bus Stop	No tags
Bus	00:30	Victoria Coach Station	3h	03:30	Poole Bus Stop	No tags
Bus	06:30	Victoria Coach Station	3h 30m	10:00	Poole Bus Stop	No tags

Next departures from London to Poole on 21 November
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Bus	08:00	Victoria Coach Station	3h 5m	11:05	Poole Bus Stop	Cheapest
Bus	22:50	Stop SC - Hammersmith Bridge Rd.	2h 35m	01:25	Poole Bus Stop	Fastest
Bus	00:30	Victoria Coach Station	3h	03:30	Poole Bus Stop	No tags
Bus	11:00	London Green Line Coach Station	3h 55m	14:55	Poole Seldown Coach Station	No tags
Bus	00:30	Victoria Coach Station	3h	03:30	Poole Bus Stop	No tags

Next departures from London to Poole on 22 November
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Bus	06:30	Victoria Coach Station	3h 20m	09:50	Poole Bus Stop	Cheapest
Bus	22:50	Stop SC - Hammersmith Bridge Rd.	2h 35m	01:25	Poole Bus Stop	Fastest
Bus	00:30	Victoria Coach Station	3h	03:30	Poole Bus Stop	No tags
Bus	11:00	London Green Line Coach Station	3h 55m	14:55	Poole Seldown Coach Station	No tags
Bus	00:30	Victoria Coach Station	3h	03:30	Poole Bus Stop	No tags

Next departures from London to Poole on 23 November
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Bus	08:00	Victoria Coach Station	2h 50m	10:50	Poole Bus Stop	Cheapest
Bus	22:50	Stop SC - Hammersmith Bridge Rd.	2h 35m	01:25	Poole Bus Stop	Fastest
Bus	00:30	Victoria Coach Station	3h	03:30	Poole Bus Stop	No tags
Bus	11:00	London Green Line Coach Station	3h 55m	14:55	Poole Seldown Coach Station	No tags
Bus	00:30	Victoria Coach Station	3h	03:30	Poole Bus Stop	No tags

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Compare 3 ways to travel from London to Poole

We recommend carpooling

Among the sustainable travel choices, the carpool stands out as a good way to reach Poole. The journey takes about 1 hour 50 minutes and with fares starting at just £11, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

1carpool per day

1h 50mAverage duration

98 milesDistance

7kgCO₂ emissions

	Average price	Average duration	CO₂ emissions
Bus	Average price£8 - £54	Average duration3h 50m	CO₂ emissions 4kg CO₂e
Train	Average price£15 - £151	Average duration2h 10m	CO₂ emissions 4kg CO₂e
Carpool	Average price£11 - £13	Average duration1h 50m	CO₂ emissions 7kg CO₂e

Compare bus companies

National Express

4/529,715 reviews

Staff4.7

Timeliness4

Cleanliness4.7

WiFi3.4

Users consistently praise the friendly and competent drivers, highlighting their helpfulness and professionalism. The coaches are described as comfortable with clean facilities. While some journeys experienced delays due to traffic or slow assistance for mobility passengers, these were not attributed to the service itself. Overall, National Express is appreciated for its quality service and reliability.

National Express London Poole recent customer reviews

The coach left on time and arrived early. The driver was very helpful and had a wonderful manner.

Christina D.

19 June 2024

Plenty of room. Toilet clean and functional. Friendly - and competent- driver. Arrived late but not his fault.

Jacquelyn P.

31 May 2024

Coach was very comfy, quick but what stands out was the lady driver on the Poole 35 at 900am on December 27th. She was brilliant. Very caring,fun, friendly and informative of the trip and location. She sets a very high standard

Jon H.

28 December 2023

FlixBus

3.5/511,356 reviews

Staff4.1

Timeliness3.9

Cleanliness4.1

WiFi2.7

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Where are the popular stops in London and Poole?

Stops in London

A - Stop SC - Hammersmith Bridge Rd.

B - Victoria Coach Station

C - Finchley Road

D - Earl's Court

E - London Elephant & Castle

F - Old Kent Rd

Stops in Poole

A - Poole Bus Stop

B - Port: Poole

Frequently asked questions about travelling by bus from London to Poole

What's the distance between London and Poole by coach?
The distance between London and Poole by coach is approximately 98 miles (158 km).
How can I get from London to Poole without driving?
You can travel to Poole from London by coach, which provides a smooth ride and an affordable and convenient trip. You can also consider rideshare services depending on your preferences.

Find cheapest prices for buses

Price is for a one-way ticket for one passenger and based on past searches.

Best price found

15/11

£9

16/11

£10

Today

£8

18/11

£7

19/11

£7

20/11

£6

21/11

£6

22/11

£7

The cheapest trip from London to Poole was searched and found on 21 Nov 2025 with a price of £6

To save money and be sure you have the best seat, it's a good idea to buy your bus tickets from London to Poole as early as possible.

You can expect to pay from £6 to £54 for a bus ticket from London to Poole based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at £6, which is on 2025-11-21.

Usually National Express will charge you higher prices for tickets closer to the departure date. To find the best prices, you should be flexible on your date of travel.