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

The cheapest way to get from Poole to Taunton is to bus and line 54 bus which costs £11 - £19 and takes 5h 15m.

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 station and arriving at Taunton Town Centre K via Crown Hotel, Car Park, Bus Station and White Hart. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 15m.

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 1m.

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 1m and costs £35 - £80.

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

It takes approximately 4h 1m 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 More Bus, depart from Poole 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 1m and costs £35 - £80. Alternatively, you can bus and line 54 bus, which costs £11 - £19 and takes 5h 15m.

Where does the Poole to Taunton bus arrive?

Poole to Taunton bus services, operated by More Bus, arrive at Crown Hotel 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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Poole to Taunton - 4 ways to travel via train, bus, car, and line 54 bus

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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 1m
£39–76
Bus, line 54 bus
cheapest
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 White Hartbus 376
5. Take the bus from White Hart to Taunton Town Centre Kbus 54
5h 15m
£11–19
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 4m
£19–37
Drive 63.5 mi
1. Drive from Poole to Tauntoncar 63.5 mi
1h 33m
£16–23

Poole to Taunton by train

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Distance: 90.4 mi
Duration: 4h 1m

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 1m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Poole station to Taunton Town Centre K via Crown Hotel, Car Park, Bus Station, and White Hart in around 5h 15m.

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