Day trip from Bristol to Poole
Poole lies 93 km (58 mi) south-east of Bristol, in the same time zone. What the numbers say about getting there.
At 93 km (58 mi) apart, Poole is a realistic day trip from Bristol: about 1 h 31 min each way by road.
| Bristol | Poole | |
|---|---|---|
| Country | United Kingdom | United Kingdom |
| Population | 479,024 | 151,500 |
| Elevation | 21 m (69 ft) | 6 m (20 ft) |
| Time now | UTC+1 (Europe/London) | UTC+1 (Europe/London) |
| Postal codes | BS1–BS6 | BH15 |
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Common questions
How far is Poole from Bristol?
93 km (58 mi) in a straight line, south-east of Bristol; by road roughly 113 km (70 mi).
How long does it take to get from Bristol to Poole by road?
About 1 h 31 min, estimated from distance and typical speeds. Timetables and traffic decide the real figure.
Is there a time difference between Bristol and Poole?
No, both are on Europe/London at the moment.
Where these facts come from
- GeoNames (CC BY 4.0): population, elevation, time zone, postal codes
- Wikidata (CC0): area, sister cities, visitor numbers, heritage listings, stations and ports
- OurAirports (public domain): airports, runways
- Natural Earth (public domain): map outlines
Data compiled 14 September 2026. Hotel and hostel figures are from our booking partner’s catalogue on that date. Journey times on this page are estimates from distance, not timetables; check the operator before you rely on one.