Poole port guide

Address and contact details

New Harbour Road
Poole
Dorset
BH15 4AJ
Tel: 0871 244 1403
GPS Co-ordinates: 50.70945,-1.993272

Getting to Poole ferry port

By car

Poole is linked by the A31 to the M27, and from there to the M3 to London. The A350 runs north to Bristol, and the A35 to Dorchester and Exeter. Once in town, drivers are advised to head into the town centre and then follow signs for the port.

By train

Poole railway station is centrally situated and is about 20-25 minutes walk from the ferry terminal.

By coach

Passengers should contact their local coach station or National Express for schedules and information.

By foot

It takes approximately 20 minutes to walk to the ferry terminal from the town centre.

Driving distances to Poole ferry port

Poole ferry port facilities

Baby changing room

There are baby-changing facilities within the terminal building and in the toilet block in the vehicle check-in lanes.

Showers

Shower facilities are available in the modern toilet block near the car check-in lanes.

Shuttle Bus

There is a shuttle bus, which runs between the passenger terminal and the ship for foot passengers.

Telephones

There are coin payphones in the car lanes and in the terminal building.

Cafeteria

There is a snack bar/buffet that opens during ship arrivals and departures (summer season only).

Snack Bar/ shop

There is a snack bar that also sells continental motoring accessories, near the car check-in lanes (summer season only).

Bureau de change

The bureau de change is open for all ferry departures.

Services for the disabled

The terminal is a single storey ground floor building that can be accessed via a gentle ramp. Disabled toilets can be found within the terminal building and in the toilet block in the vehicle check-in lanes.

Left luggage

There is NO left luggage facility.

Travelling with Dogs

Dogs are allowed in all areas of the port but must be kept on a lead at all times. They are not allowed in the terminal and after passing security they are only allowed in the vicinity of the car.

The nearest parks outside of the port are Poole Park, head east into Poole and the Park is signposted (8 minutes drive/38 minute walk) and Hamworthy Park, upon leaving the port take the B3068 for approximately 0.5 miles and then turn left onto Ashmore Ave (3 minutes drive/19 minutes walk).

Parking at Poole ferry port

There are short and long term parking facilities opposite the terminal. Caravans cannot be left in the car park but can be parked 'overnight' in the car lanes for a £5.00 fee. There is 24 hours access to toilet facilities. Please call 01202 440220 for details.