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Poole Museum
Local history museum on Poole Quay covering the harbour, trade and town life. A compact, useful introduction to the area's past.
Trains from Totton to Parkstone run on average 14 times per day, taking around 52m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at £7 if you book in advance.
There are 8 trains per day. The earliest train runs at 09:32, the last at 23:29. The fastest train covers the 38 km distance in 43m.
Distance 38 km |
Average train duration 52m |
Cheapest ticket price £7 |
Trains per day 14 |
Direct trains 8 |
Fastest train 43m |
First train 9:32 |
Last train 23:29 |
Cheapest Month Sept |
Cheapest Day Sat |
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Local history museum on Poole Quay covering the harbour, trade and town life. A compact, useful introduction to the area's past.
Historic quayside house furnished to show Poole life around the time of the Great Fire of 1666. Atmospheric and easy to combine with the museum.
Contemporary art gallery in nearby Bournemouth with changing exhibitions, talks and a respected modern collection in a central setting.
Large harbour-side park with gardens, a boating lake, play areas and level paths. Good for walks, family time and relaxing near the water.
Historic waterfront area with old buildings, pubs, boat trips and harbour views. Ideal for strolling and seeing Poole's maritime character.
Characterful village centre with independent shops, historic buildings and a relaxed local feel. A pleasant lesser-known area to wander.
Dorset apple cake is a lightly spiced local cake packed with apples, long baked across Dorset and often served with tea or cream.
Blue Vinny is a crumbly Dorset blue cheese made near Sturminster Newton, one of the county’s best-known traditional foods.
Dorset knobs are hard twice-baked bread rusks, traditionally eaten with cheese, soups or ale and closely linked to Dorset food heritage.
Well-known harbourside spot for seafood platters, oysters and fish dishes in a lively casual setting near Poole Quay.
Relaxed seafood restaurant by Poole Quay known for fresh local fish, shellfish and a smart but unfussy coastal atmosphere.
Stylish waterside restaurant serving modern British dishes, steaks and seafood with marina views and a polished setting.
Moderate for southern England. Hotels and dining cost more than smaller towns, but local buses and casual meals remain fairly manageable for most visitors.
Tipping is modest. In restaurants, 10-12.5% is common if service is not included. Round up for taxis. Cafes usually do not require tips, but small change is appreciated.
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Parkstone (Dorset) -> Poole Station, Poole
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Most Totton to Parkstone trains use the Totton to station pair. Use this guide to compare Totton and Parkstone train stations on this route, check city-centre transport, alongside checking practicalities like train station facilities and services.
Totton has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Parking, Dining, Accessibility, Lounge, Lost and Found Office, Ticket Office and Bike Parking.
Food and drink options are available at Totton.
Wi-Fi is available at Totton.
Ticket office support is available at Totton.
Lost and found is available at the station.
Available at Totton: Parking.
Available at Totton: Bike Parking.
Accessibility facilities are available at Totton: Staff help available: No, Step free access coverage: No, Step free access note: Step-free category B station - This station has level access to Platform 1 (for trains towards Southampton/ London Waterloo). There is no step-free access to Platform 2 (for trains towards Brockenhurst). Please be aware that this station has no tactile paving on the platform edge, Accessible ticket machines: There are accessible ticket machines at this station, Accessible ticket machines note: All South Western Railway ticket machines are able to sell tickets with Disabled Persons Railcard discounts. All machines are accessible, however the station may not be so please check the station access note for further details, Ramp for train access: Yes, Wheelchairs available: No, Impaired mobility set down / pick up points available: No.
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