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

The cheapest way to get from Poole to Taunton is to drive which costs £15 - £23 and takes 1h 33m.

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

The fastest way to get from Poole to Taunton is to drive which takes 1h 33m and costs £15 - £23.

Is there a direct bus between Poole and Taunton?

No, there is no direct bus from Poole station to Taunton. However, there are services departing from Poole Seldown Coach Station and arriving at County Hall via Heathrow Terminal 5. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 35m.

Is there a direct train between Poole and Taunton?

No, there is no direct train from Poole to Taunton. However, there are services departing from Poole and arriving at Taunton via Upwey and Castle Cary. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 3m.

How far is it from Poole to Taunton?

The distance between Poole and Taunton is 91 miles. The road distance is 63.8 miles.

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

The best way to get from Poole to Taunton without a car is to train which takes 4h 3m and costs £35 - £70.

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

It takes approximately 4h 3m to get from Poole to Taunton, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Poole to Taunton bus from?

Poole to Taunton bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Poole Seldown Coach Station.

Where do I catch the Poole to Taunton train from?

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

Train or bus from Poole to Taunton?

The best way to get from Poole to Taunton is to train which takes 4h 3m and costs £35 - £70. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £30 - £70 and takes 6h 35m.

Where does the Poole to Taunton bus arrive?

Poole to Taunton bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at London Heathrow Airport Terminal 5 station.

Where does the Poole to Taunton train arrive?

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

Can I drive from Poole to Taunton?

Yes, the driving distance between Poole to Taunton is 64 miles. It takes approximately 1h 33m to drive from Poole to Taunton.

How do I get a train ticket from Poole to Taunton?

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There are 4 ways to get from Poole to Taunton 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 3m
£36–69
Drive 63.5 mi
cheapest
1. Drive from Poole to Tauntoncar 63.5 mi
1h 33m
£16–23
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
5h 59m
£17–34
Bus
1. Take the bus from Poole Seldown Coach Station to London Heathrow Airport Terminal 5bus Uk061
2. Take the bus from Heathrow Terminal 5 to County Hallbus 805
6h 35m
£34–65

Poole to Taunton by train

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Distance: 90.4 mi
Duration: 4h 3m

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

You can take a train from Poole to Taunton via Upwey and Castle Cary in around 4h 3m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Poole Seldown Coach Station to County Hall via London Heathrow Airport Terminal 5 and Heathrow Terminal 5 in around 6h 35m.

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