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Children under 14 years of age are not permitted to travel without being accompanied throughout the journey by a responsible person aged 16 years or over.
Children aged 14 - 15 years old may travel unaccompanied, as from 5am, arriving at their booked destination no later than 10pm. Unaccompanied children will be asked for proof of age or a signed letter of permission from their parent/guardian. (sms or chat based messages are not permissible)

One infant aged 0-2 travels free when accompanied by an adult with a valid ticket. Additional infants aged 0-2 must be paid for. If you are travelling with more than 1 infant aged 0-2, please book the additional infant as 'Children (3-15).

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Coach from Poole to London in 2 hours 45 mins (fastest journey)

National Express operates up to 20 daily coach services from Poole to London Victoria, starting from £7.50 one-way*, with the fastest journey taking just 2 hours 45 minutes to our Hammersmith stop.

Travel comfortably from the Dorset coast to the heart of the capital without breaking the bank - our regular, reliable services mean you can ditch the car and let us handle the driving.

Coach from Poole to London in 2 hours 45 mins (fastest journey)

National Express operates up to 20 daily coach services from Poole to London Victoria, starting from £7.50 one-way*, with the fastest journey taking just 2 hours 45 minutes to our Hammersmith stop.

Travel comfortably from the Dorset coast to the heart of the capital without breaking the bank - our regular, reliable services mean you can ditch the car and let us handle the driving.

Poole to London journey information
Fastest journey time 2 hrs 45 mins (to London Hammersmith)
Cheapest price From £7.50 *
Distance (approx) 179km
No. of stops 11 (other services may use further stops)
First & last journey daily 1:20am/20:00pm

  

Our Poole to London services and stops

Click below to see the stops for each service and plan your journey with ease.

Our 035 service travels up to 20 times a day and calls at the following stops:

  • Poole Seldown Coach Park
  • Parkstone
  • Branksome
  • Westbourne
  • Weymouth
  • Dorchester South Rail Station
  • Bournemouth University
  • Bournemouth Coach & Rail Station
  • Ringwood
  • Southampton Coach Station
  • London (Hammersmith) (only on certain services)
  • London (Earl's Court) (only on certain services)
  • London Victoria Coach Station

Departing from Poole Seldown Coach Park

Poole's Seldown Coach Park offers convenient departures from early morning until evening, with coaches arriving in London from as early as 4:50am.

You'll find plenty of nearby amenities including restaurants, shops and cafes - perfect for grabbing a pre-journey snack or any last-minute travel essentials before your coastal escape to the capital.

Arriving at London Victoria Coach Station

London Victoria Coach Station drops you in the heart of the action, just 300 metres from the tube network with Victoria, District and Circle lines nearby.

Need to continue your journey? Find buses outside or grab a taxi from the rank on Eccleston Place. With excellent transport connections, your London adventure can start the moment you step off our coach.

Take a look at our London Victoria Coach Station page for more or book your ticket online with our coach company today for your journeys between Poole and London, whether for holiday or daily travel.

  

Perfect for:


 Day-trippers wanting a stress-free journey from coast to capital
Budget-conscious travellers seeking affordable transport options
Commuters needing regular connections between Poole and London

 

Book your National Express coach travel from Poole to London today and enjoy a comfortable, affordable journey that gets you right where you need to be.

Frequently asked questions

The first coach leaves from Poole, Seldown Coach Park at 1.20am, arriving at London Victoria Coach Station at 4.50am.

The last coach leaves from Poole Seldown Coach Park at 20.00pm, arriving at London Victoria Coach Station at 23.20pm.

A one-way journey from Poole to London is available from £7.50*.

Our fastest coach journey from Poole to London takes 2 hours 50 minutes to our London Victoria stop.

We have fare types available to give you more flexibility when you travel. Both our Standard and Fully Flexible fares are amendable, however, excess fees may apply. For more information, please visit our tickets page.

Alternatively, when buying your ticket you can add Change and Go to your booking. Change and Go allows you to board any available coach 12 hours before or after your original departure time for just £5 per journey. Find out more at our Change and Go page.

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T&C: *Limited Availability. No booking fee when logged into My Account and purchasing on the National Express website or app, otherwise £1.50 booking fee applies. Fares correct 26.11.2025 for travel between 26.11.2025 - 23.03.2026.
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