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How to get fromPoole to Somersetby train, bus, or car

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There are 5 ways to get from Poole to Somerset by train, bus, or car

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  1. Train

    best
    1. Take the train from Poole to Upweytrain train
    2. Take the train from Upwey to Castle Carytrain train
    3. Take the train from Castle Cary to Tauntontrain train
    5h
    £39–75
  2. Bus, line 376 bus

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from South Station to Bus Stationbus bus Cr5
    2. Take the bus from Bus Station to Crispin Hallbus bus 376
    5h 44m
    £16–31
  3. Drive  66.5 mi

    1. Drive from Poole to Somersetcar car 66.5 mi
    1h 40m
    £17–25
  4. Bus

    1. Take the bus from South Station to Bus Stationbus bus X51
    2. Take the bus from Bus Station to Trinity Squarebus bus X53 / ...
    3. Take the bus from Trinity Square to Taunton Town Centre Kbus bus 30
    6h 16m
    £16–31
  5. Bus via London Heathrow Airport (LHR)

    1. Take the bus from Poole Seldown Coach Station to London Heathrow Airportbus bus Uk061
    2. Take the bus from Heathrow Central Bus Station to Verriersbus bus 502
    6h 30m
    £32–53

Poole to Somerset by train and bus

Calendar57Weekly Services
Duration5hAverage Duration
Ticket£39Cheapest Price
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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. Alternatively, you can take a train from Poole to Lower Durston via Dorchester South, South Station, Bus Station, and Crispin Hall in around 5h 44m.

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