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

The cheapest way to get from Poole to Bath is to drive which costs £14 - £21 and takes 1h 23m.

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

The fastest way to get from Poole to Bath is to drive which takes 1h 23m and costs £14 - £21.

Is there a direct bus between Poole and Bath?

No, there is no direct bus from Poole station to Bath station. However, there are services departing from Bus Station and arriving at Bus Station via Meeting House Lane, St Paul's Church and Princess Gardens. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 24m.

Is there a direct train between Poole and Bath?

No, there is no direct train from Poole to Bath. However, there are services departing from Poole and arriving at Bath Spa via Southampton Central. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 52m.

How far is it from Poole to Bath?

The distance between Poole and Bath is 100 miles. The road distance is 57.1 miles.

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

The best way to get from Poole to Bath without a car is to train which takes 2h 52m and costs £35 - £110.

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

It takes approximately 2h 52m to get from Poole to Bath, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Poole to Bath bus from?

Poole to Bath bus services, operated by More Bus, depart from Bus Station.

Where do I catch the Poole to Bath train from?

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

Train or bus from Poole to Bath?

The best way to get from Poole to Bath is to train which takes 2h 52m and costs £35 - £110. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs and takes 5h 24m.

Where does the Poole to Bath bus arrive?

Poole to Bath bus services, operated by More Bus, arrive at Meeting House Lane station.

Where does the Poole to Bath train arrive?

Poole to Bath train services, operated by South Western Railway, arrive at Southampton Central station.

Can I drive from Poole to Bath?

Yes, the driving distance between Poole to Bath is 57 miles. It takes approximately 1h 23m to drive from Poole to Bath.

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

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Where can I stay near Bath?

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Poole to Bath - 3 ways to travel via train, bus, and car

There are 3 ways to get from Poole to Bath by train, bus, or car

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Poole to Southampton CentralWeymouth - London Waterloo / ...
2. Take the train from Southampton Central to Bath SpaPortsmouth Harbour - Cardiff Central / ...
2h 52m
£36–102
Drive 56.7 mi
cheapest
1. Drive from Poole to Bath56.7 mi
1h 23m
£15–21
Bus
1. Take the bus from Bus Station to Meeting House LaneX6
2. Take the bus from Princess Gardens to Bus StationD1
5h 24m

Poole to Bath by train

127Weekly Trains

2h 52mAverage Duration

£36Cheapest Price

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Distance: 99.7 mi
Duration: 2h 52m

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

You can take a train from Poole to Bath Spa via Southampton Central in around 2h 52m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Bus Station to Bus Station via Meeting House Lane, Railway Station Stop SA, St Paul's Church, and Princess Gardens in around 5h 24m.

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