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

The cheapest way to get from Poole to Portishead is to bus which costs £12 - £18 and takes 7h 26m.

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

The fastest way to get from Poole to Portishead is to drive which takes 2h and costs £19 - £28.

Is there a direct bus between Poole and Portishead?

No, there is no direct bus from Poole station to Portishead. However, there are services departing from Seldown Coach Station and arriving at Combe Road via Heathrow Terminal 5 and Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 1m.

Is there a direct train between Poole and Portishead?

No, there is no direct train from Poole to Portishead. However, there are services departing from Poole and arriving at Bristol Temple Meads via Southampton Central. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 32m.

How far is it from Poole to Portishead?

The distance between Poole and Portishead is 122 miles. The road distance is 78.3 miles.

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

The best way to get from Poole to Portishead without a car is to train which takes 3h 32m and costs £70 - £130.

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

It takes approximately 3h 32m to get from Poole to Portishead, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Poole to Portishead bus from?

Poole to Portishead bus services, operated by National Express, depart from Seldown Coach Station.

Where do I catch the Poole to Portishead train from?

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

Train or bus from Poole to Portishead?

The best way to get from Poole to Portishead is to train which takes 3h 32m and costs £70 - £130. Alternatively, you can bus via Slough, which costs £23 - £100 and takes 6h 1m.

Where does the Poole to Portishead bus arrive?

Poole to Portishead bus services, operated by National Express, arrive at Heathrow Terminal 5 station.

Where does the Poole to Portishead train arrive?

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

Can I drive from Poole to Portishead?

Yes, the driving distance between Poole to Portishead is 78 miles. It takes approximately 2h to drive from Poole to Portishead.

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

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Where can I stay near Portishead?

There are 1953+ hotels available in Portishead.

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

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

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Poole to Southampton Centraltrain Weymouth - London Waterloo / ...
2. Take the train from Southampton Central to Bristol Temple Meadstrain Portsmouth Harbour - Cardiff Central / ...
3h 32m
£72–130
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 Bus Stationbus 376
5. Take the bus from Bus Station to Combe Roadbus X4 / ...
7h 26m
£12–18
Bus via Slough
1. Take the bus from Seldown Coach Station to Heathrow Terminal 5bus 035 / ...
2. Take the bus from Heathrow Terminal 5 to Bus Stationbus 200 / ...
6h 1m
£24–97
Drive 77.9 mi
1. Drive from Poole to Portisheadcar 77.9 mi
2h
£20–28

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Distance: 121.6 mi
Duration: 3h 32m

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

You can take a train from Poole to Portishead via Southampton Central and Bristol Temple Meads in around 3h 32m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Seldown Coach Station to Combe Road via Heathrow Terminal 5 and Bus Station in around 6h 1m.

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