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

The cheapest way to get from Poole to Watchet is to drive which costs £20 - £30 and takes 1h 59m.

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

The fastest way to get from Poole to Watchet is to drive which takes 1h 59m and costs £20 - £30.

Is there a direct bus between Poole and Watchet?

No, there is no direct bus from Poole to Watchet. However, there are services departing from The George and arriving at Brendon Road via Bournemouth Station, Sewage Works, Town Hall, Castle Way and Lethbridge Arms. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 9h 6m.

Is there a direct train between Poole and Watchet?

No, there is no direct train from Poole to Watchet. However, there are services departing from Poole and arriving at Taunton via Upwey and Castle Cary. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 36m.

How far is it from Poole to Watchet?

The distance between Poole and Watchet is 109 miles. The road distance is 81.4 miles.

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

The best way to get from Poole to Watchet without a car is to train which takes 5h 36m and costs £35 - £80.

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

It takes approximately 5h 36m to get from Poole to Watchet, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Poole to Watchet bus from?

Poole to Watchet bus services, operated by National Express, depart from Bournemouth Station.

Where do I catch the Poole to Watchet train from?

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

Train or bus from Poole to Watchet?

The best way to get from Poole to Watchet is to train which takes 5h 36m and costs £35 - £80. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £22 - £35 and takes 9h 6m.

Where does the Poole to Watchet bus arrive?

Poole to Watchet bus services, operated by National Express, arrive at Glastonbury Festival Coach Park station.

Where does the Poole to Watchet train arrive?

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

Can I drive from Poole to Watchet?

Yes, the driving distance between Poole to Watchet is 81 miles. It takes approximately 1h 59m to drive from Poole to Watchet.

Where can I stay near Watchet?

There are 808+ hotels available in Watchet.

Poole to Watchet - 4 ways to travel via train, bus, line 28 bus, and car

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There are 4 ways to get from Poole to Watchet 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
5h 36m
£40–76
Train, bus, line 28 bus
cheapest
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
5. Take the bus from Castle Way to Lethbridge Armsbus 28 / ...
6. Take the bus from Lethbridge Arms to Brendon Roadbus 28A / ...
7h 33m
£21–41
Drive 81 mi
1. Drive from Poole to Watchetcar 81 mi
1h 59m
£21–30
Bus
1. Take the bus from Bournemouth Station to Glastonbury Festival Coach Parkbus G30
2. Take the bus from Town Hall to Taunton Town Centre Kbus 374
9h 6m
£22–35

Poole to Watchet by train, bus, and foot

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Distance: 108 mi
Duration: 5h 36m

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

You can take a train from Poole to Brendon Road via Upwey, Castle Cary, Taunton, Taunton Rail Station Stop 1 South Side, Millers Way, and Lethbridge Arms in around 5h 36m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from The George to Brendon Road via Bournemouth Station, Glastonbury Festival Coach Park, Sewage Works, Town Hall, Taunton Town Centre K, Castle Way, and Lethbridge Arms in around 9h 6m.

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