The distance between Poole and Bath is around 93km (58 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to take a taxi which takes around 1h 20m.
We've found 4 different ways to get from Poole to Bath by train, bus, taxi and car. The recommended routes, which include information on duration, ticket price, and level of difficulty, can be found below.
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Take the train to Southampton Central and then to Bath Spa.
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Take the bus to Bath.
Take a taxi to Bath.
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+ 3 othersThere are several options for getting from Poole to Bath by train, bus, taxi and car. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around £7 ($8) and will take around 3hrs. If you need to get there more quickly, you can take a taxi and arrive in approximately 1h 20m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately £145 ($170).
The distance between Poole and Bath is around 93km (58 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 77km (48 miles)
It takes around 2h 15m to get from Poole and Bath by train. If you are travelling by car it will take around 1h 20m to drive there.
The quickest way to get from Poole to Bath is to take a taxi which takes around 1h 20m and will set you back approx £145 ($170).
The cheapest way to travel between Poole and Bath, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus which will typically cost around £7 ($8) for a standard one-way ticket.
Yes there is a train service that runs between Poole and Bath. It typically takes around 2h 15m and departs hourly.
There are no direct train services that runs from Poole to Bath. However, you can instead can take several connecting trains with a changeover in Southampton Central. These services run hourly and will take a minimum of 2h 15m.
South Western Railway and Great Western Railway run train services between Poole and Bath. Trains depart hourly and will take around 2h 15m, however, this may vary depending on the particular service and whether it runs express or stops all stations.
Yes there is a bus that runs regularly from Poole and Bath. It typically takes around 3hrs and departs once daily.
Yes there is a direct bus service that runs between Poole and Bath with no changeovers required. The bus runs once daily and takes 3hrs.
National Express run regular bus services between Poole and Bath. Buses run once daily and take around 3hrs on average but will vary depending on you book with.
It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Poole to Bath. We recommend that you take the train to Southampton Central and then to Bath Spa. instead which will take 2h 15m.
The closest major airport to Bath is Bristol Airport (BRS) (BRS) which is approximately 24km (15 miles) from Bath. Cardiff Airport (CWL) (CWL) and Bournemouth Airport (BOH) (BOH) are also nearby and might be a better alternative airport depending on where you are flying from.
Yes it is possible to drive from Poole and Bath. The distance is around 93km (58 miles) by road and it will take around 1h 20m in normal traffic conditons.
If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Poole to Bath is to take the train which takes, on average, 2h 15m and will usually cost around £47 ($56).
Transport option | Duration | Cost | Frequency | Distance |
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Train | 2h 15m | £47($56) | hourly | 160km (100 miles) |
Bus | 3hrs | £7($8) | once daily | 119km (74 miles) |
Taxi | 1h 20m | £145($170) | on demand | 93km (58 miles) |
Drive | 1h 20m | £11($13) | on demand | 93km (58 miles) |
South Western Railway
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