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 Seldown Coach Station and arriving at Verriers via Heathrow Central Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 30m.

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 5h 8m.

How far is it from Poole to Somerset?

The distance between Poole and Somerset is 98 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 5h 8m and costs £35 - £75.

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

It takes approximately 5h 8m 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 FlixBus, depart from Poole Seldown Coach 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 5h 8m and costs £35 - £75. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £30 - £60 and takes 6h 30m.

Where does the Poole to Somerset bus arrive?

Poole to Somerset bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at London Heathrow Airport 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.

How do I get a bus ticket from Poole to Somerset?

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

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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
5h 8m
£39–75
Drive 66.5 mi
cheapest
1. Drive from Poole to Somersetcar 66.5 mi
1h 40m
£17–24
Bus
1. Take the bus from Poole Seldown Coach Station to London Heathrow Airportbus Uk061
2. Take the bus from Heathrow Central Bus Station to Verriersbus 502
6h 30m
£33–57
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 Taunton Town Centre Kbus 30
6h 46m
£19–37

Poole to Somerset by train and bus

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5h 8mAverage Duration

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Distance: 97.9 mi
Duration: 5h 8m

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

You can take a train from Poole to Branchflower Farm via Upwey, Castle Cary, Taunton, Taunton Rail Station, Taunton Town Centre Stop J, and Castle Way in around 5h 8m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Poole Seldown Coach Station to Verriers via Heathrow Central Bus Station in around 6h 30m.

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