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

The cheapest way to get from Poole to Somerset is to drive which costs £16 - £24 and takes 1h 40m.

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

The fastest way to get from Poole to Somerset is to drive which takes 1h 40m and costs £16 - £24.

Is there a direct bus between Poole and Somerset?

No, there is no direct bus from Poole station to Somerset. However, there are services departing from Poole station and arriving at Lower Durston via Crown Hotel, Car Park, Bus Station and Crispin Hall. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 47m.

Is there a direct train between Poole and Somerset?

No, there is no direct train from Poole to Somerset. However, there are services departing from Poole and arriving at Taunton via Upwey and Castle Cary. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 49m.

How far is it from Poole to Somerset?

The distance between Poole and Somerset is 99 miles. The road distance is 66.9 miles.

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

The best way to get from Poole to Somerset without a car is to train which takes 4h 49m and costs £35 - £85.

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

It takes approximately 4h 49m to get from Poole to Somerset, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Poole to Somerset bus from?

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

Where do I catch the Poole to Somerset train from?

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

Train or bus from Poole to Somerset?

The best way to get from Poole to Somerset is to train which takes 4h 49m and costs £35 - £85. Alternatively, you can bus and line 376 bus and line 374 bus, which costs and takes 5h 47m.

Where does the Poole to Somerset bus arrive?

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

Where does the Poole to Somerset train arrive?

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

Can I drive from Poole to Somerset?

Yes, the driving distance between Poole to Somerset is 67 miles. It takes approximately 1h 40m to drive from Poole to Somerset.

Where can I stay near Somerset?

There are 961+ hotels available in Somerset.

Poole to Somerset - 4 ways to travel via train, bus, car, and line 376 bus

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

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Poole to Upweytrain
2. Take the train from Upwey to Castle Carytrain
3. Take the train from Castle Cary to Tauntontrain
4h 49m
£39–83
Drive 66.5 mi
cheapest
1. Drive from Poole to Somersetcar 66.5 mi
1h 40m
£17–24
Train, bus
1. Take the train from Poole to Weymouthtrain
2. Take the bus from Weymouth station to Bus Stationbus X53 / ...
3. Take the bus from Bus Station to Trinity Squarebus X53 / ...
4. Take the bus from Trinity Square to Waterstonesbus 30
5h 37m
Bus, line 376 bus, line 374 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
4. Take the bus from Bus Station to Crispin Hallbus 376
5. Take the bus from Crispin Hall to Lower Durstonbus 374
5h 47m

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Map of how to get from Poole to Somerset.

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Distance: 98.9 mi
Duration: 4h 49m

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

You can take a train from Poole to Shovel Lane via Upwey, Castle Cary, Taunton, Taunton Rail Station, Taunton Town Centre Stop H, and Castle Way in around 4h 49m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Poole station to Lower Durston via Crown Hotel, Car Park, Bus Station, and Crispin Hall in around 5h 47m.

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