What is the cheapest way to get from Poole to Ilchester?

The cheapest way to get from Poole to Ilchester is to drive which costs £11 - £17 and takes 1h 3m.

What is the fastest way to get from Poole to Ilchester?

The fastest way to get from Poole to Ilchester is to drive which takes 1h 3m and costs £11 - £17.

Is there a direct bus between Poole and Ilchester?

No, there is no direct bus from Poole station to Ilchester. However, there are services departing from Poole station and arriving at Lyster Close via Crown Hotel, Car Park and Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 44m.

Is there a direct train between Poole and Ilchester?

No, there is no direct train from Poole to Ilchester. However, there are services departing from Poole and arriving at Yeovil Pen Mill via Upwey. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 18m.

How far is it from Poole to Ilchester?

The distance between Poole and Ilchester is 59 miles. The road distance is 46.7 miles.

How do I travel from Poole to Ilchester without a car?

The best way to get from Poole to Ilchester without a car is to train which takes 3h 18m and costs £25 - £55.

How long does it take to get from Poole to Ilchester?

It takes approximately 3h 18m to get from Poole to Ilchester, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Poole to Ilchester bus from?

Poole to Ilchester bus services, operated by More Bus, depart from Poole station.

Where do I catch the Poole to Ilchester train from?

Poole to Ilchester train services, operated by South Western Railway, depart from Poole station.

Train or bus from Poole to Ilchester?

The best way to get from Poole to Ilchester is to train which takes 3h 18m and costs £25 - £55. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs and takes 3h 44m.

Where does the Poole to Ilchester bus arrive?

Poole to Ilchester bus services, operated by More Bus, arrive at Crown Hotel station.

Where does the Poole to Ilchester train arrive?

Poole to Ilchester train services, operated by South Western Railway, arrive at Upwey station.

Can I drive from Poole to Ilchester?

Yes, the driving distance between Poole to Ilchester is 47 miles. It takes approximately 1h 3m to drive from Poole to Ilchester.

Where can I stay near Ilchester?

There are 995+ hotels available in Ilchester.

Poole to Ilchester - 4 ways to travel via train, bus, car, and taxi

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There are 4 ways to get from Poole to Ilchester by train, bus, car, or taxi

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Poole to Upweytrain London Waterloo - Weymouth / ...
2. Take the train from Upwey to Yeovil Pen Milltrain Weymouth - Gloucester / ...
3h 18m
£26–53
Drive 46.4 mi
cheapest
1. Drive from Poole to Ilchestercar 46.4 mi
1h 3m
£12–17
Bus
1. Take the bus from Poole station to Crown Hotelbus X8
2. Take the bus from Crown Hotel to Car Parkbus Cr4
3. Take the bus from Car Park to Bus Stationbus Cr4
3h 44m
Taxi
1. Take the taxi from Poole to Ilchestertaxi 46.4 mi
1h 3m
£210–260

Poole to Ilchester by train and bus

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3h 18mAverage Duration

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Distance: 58.7 mi
Duration: 3h 18m

What companies run services between Poole, England and Ilchester, England?

You can take a train from Poole to Lyster Close via Upwey, Yeovil Pen Mill, Victoria Road, and Bus Station in around 3h 18m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Poole station to Lyster Close via Crown Hotel, Car Park, and Bus Station in around 3h 44m.

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