To get to Poole by car, follow the M27 west until it turns into the A31. Continue on the A31 until you reach Poole. Alternatively, take the A35 south from Dorchester until you reach Poole.
To get to Poole by train, take the South Western Railway from London Waterloo Station to Poole Station. Trains also run from Bournemouth and Southampton.
If you are in Bournemouth, you can take the M1 or M2 bus to Poole. From Southampton, take the X1 bus to Poole.
If you are visiting the Jurassic Coast, a beautiful and popular attraction in Dorset, Poole is only a short drive away. From the seaside town of Weymouth, take the A353 to Wareham and then the A35 to Poole. From Lulworth Cove, follow the B3070 to Wareham and then the A35 to Poole.
The closest airport to Poole is Bournemouth Airport, which is located approximately 14 miles (22.5 km) northeast of the town center. The easiest route to Poole from the airport is via the A338, which takes around 30 minutes by car. Alternatively, there are regular buses and taxis available for transportation to Poole.