There are 5 ways to get from Poole to Bridgwater by train, bus, or car
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Train via Southampton
best- Take the train from Poole to Southampton Centraltrain
- Take the train from Southampton Central to Bristol Temple Meadstrain
- Take the train from Bristol Temple Meads to Bridgwatertrain
4h 31m£59–123Drive 65.9 mi
cheapest- Drive from Poole to Bridgwatercar 65.9 mi
1h 37m£17–24Bus
- Take the bus from Seldown Coach Station to Heathrow Central Bus Stationbus 035
- Take the bus from Heathrow Central Bus Station to Bus Stationbus 504 / ...
6h£45–112Train
- Take the train from Poole to Upweytrain
- Take the train from Upwey to Castle Carytrain
- Take the train from Castle Cary to Tauntontrain
4h 41m£44–86Train, bus
- Take the train from Poole to Weymouthtrain
- Take the bus from Weymouth station to Bus Stationbus X53 / ...
- Take the bus from Bus Station to Trinity Squarebus X53 / ...
- Take the bus from Trinity Square to Waterstonesbus 30
6h 49m£21–41
Poole to Bridgwater by train
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Poole to Bridgwater is to drive which costs £16 - £24 and takes 1h 37m.
The fastest way to get from Poole to Bridgwater is to drive which takes 1h 37m and costs £16 - £24.
No, there is no direct bus from Poole station to Bridgwater station. However, there are services departing from Seldown Coach Station and arriving at Bus Station via Heathrow Central Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h.
No, there is no direct train from Poole to Bridgwater. However, there are services departing from Poole and arriving at Bridgwater via Southampton Central and Bristol Temple Meads. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 31m.
The distance between Poole and Bridgwater is 146 miles. The road distance is 66.2 miles.
The best way to get from Poole to Bridgwater without a car is to train via Southampton which takes 4h 31m and costs £55 - £130.
It takes approximately 4h 31m to get from Poole to Bridgwater, including transfers.
Poole to Bridgwater bus services, operated by National Express, depart from Seldown Coach Station.
Poole to Bridgwater train services, operated by South Western Railway, depart from Poole station.
The best way to get from Poole to Bridgwater is to train via Southampton which takes 4h 31m and costs £55 - £130. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £40 - £120 and takes 6h.
What companies run services between Poole, England and Bridgwater, England?
You can take a train from Poole to Bridgwater via Southampton Central and Bristol Temple Meads in around 4h 31m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Seldown Coach Station to Bus Station via Heathrow Central Bus Station in around 6h.
- Phone
- 0345 6000 650
- Website
- South Western Railway
Train from Poole to Southampton Central
- Ave. Duration
- 49 min
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- £13–35
- Website
- South Western Railway
Train from Poole to Upwey
- Ave. Duration
- 40 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £10–24
- Website
- South Western Railway
Train from Poole to Weymouth
- Ave. Duration
- 48 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £11–26
- Website
- South Western Railway
- Phone
- +44 (0)3717 81 81 81
- Website
- National Express
Bus from Seldown Coach Station to Heathrow Central Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 40m
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- £19–50
- Website
- National Express
Bus from Heathrow Central Bus Station to Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 20m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- £25–65
- Website
- National Express
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More Questions & Answers
Poole to Bridgwater bus services, operated by National Express, arrive at Heathrow Central Bus Station.
Poole to Bridgwater train services, operated by South Western Railway, arrive at Southampton Central station.
Yes, the driving distance between Poole to Bridgwater is 66 miles. It takes approximately 1h 37m to drive from Poole to Bridgwater.
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