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

The cheapest way to get from Axminster to Poole is to drive which costs £12 - £19 and takes 1h 6m.

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

The fastest way to get from Axminster to Poole is to drive which takes 1h 6m and costs £12 - £19.

Is there a direct bus between Axminster and Poole?

No, there is no direct bus from Axminster to Poole station. However, there are services departing from Trinity Square and arriving at Poole station via Bus Station, South Station and Tesco. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 30m.

Is there a direct train between Axminster and Poole?

No, there is no direct train from Axminster to Poole. However, there are services departing from Axminster and arriving at Poole via Salisbury and Southampton Central. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 10m.

How far is it from Axminster to Poole?

The distance between Axminster and Poole is 120 miles. The road distance is 50.8 miles.

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

The best way to get from Axminster to Poole without a car is to train which takes 3h 10m and costs £40 - £95.

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

It takes approximately 3h 10m to get from Axminster to Poole, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Axminster to Poole bus from?

Axminster to Poole bus services, operated by First in Wessex Dorset & South Somerset, depart from Trinity Square station.

Where do I catch the Axminster to Poole train from?

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

Train or bus from Axminster to Poole?

The best way to get from Axminster to Poole is to train which takes 3h 10m and costs £40 - £95. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs and takes 4h 30m.

Where does the Axminster to Poole bus arrive?

Axminster to Poole bus services, operated by First in Wessex Dorset & South Somerset, arrive at Bus Station.

Where does the Axminster to Poole train arrive?

Axminster to Poole train services, operated by South Western Railway, arrive at Salisbury station.

Can I drive from Axminster to Poole?

Yes, the driving distance between Axminster to Poole is 51 miles. It takes approximately 1h 6m to drive from Axminster to Poole.

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

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Where can I stay near Poole?

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

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

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Axminster to Salisbury
2. Take the train from Salisbury to Southampton Central
3. Take the train from Southampton Central to Poole
3h 10m
£40–94
Drive 50.6 mi
cheapest
1. Drive from Axminster to Poole50.6 mi
1h 6m
£13–19
Bus, train
1. Take the bus from Trinity Square to Bus StationX53 / ...
2. Take the bus from Bus Station to Kings StatueX53 / ...
3. Take the train from Weymouth to Poole
3h 13m
Bus
1. Take the bus from Trinity Square to Bus StationX53 / ...
2. Take the bus from Bus Station to South StationX51
3. Take the bus from South Station to TescoCr8 / ...
4h 30m

Axminster to Poole by train

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3h 10mAverage Duration

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Distance: 119.6 mi
Duration: 3h 10m

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

You can take a train from Axminster to Poole via Salisbury and Southampton Central in around 3h 10m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Trinity Square to Poole station via Bus Station, South Station, and Tesco in around 4h 30m.

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