How to travel from Poole to Bath, United Kingdom

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.

4 routes found

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.

👋 Also check out BathPoole if you're planning a return trip.

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Train

Take the train to Southampton Central and then to Bath Spa.

  • Duration2h 15m
  • Departshourly
  • Typical cost
    £47($56)
Operated by

Multiple train operators

💰 Cheapest
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Bus

Take the bus to Bath.

  • Duration3hrs
  • Departsonce daily
  • Typical cost
    £7($8)
🚀 Fastest
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Taxi

Take a taxi to Bath.

  • Duration1h 20m
  • Departson demand
  • Typical cost
    £145($170)
Operated by

Poole Town Taxis

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Drive

Drive to Bath.

  • Duration1h 20m
  • Distance93km (58 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Poole and Bath

There 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.

Train travel

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.

Bus travel

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.

Flights and Airlines

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.

Drive yourself

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).

How do I get from Poole to Bath

Compare travel optionsbetween Poole and Bath

Transport options from Poole to Bath
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Train
2h 15m
£47($56)
hourly160km (100 miles)
Bus
3hrs
£7($8)
once daily119km (74 miles)
Taxi
1h 20m
£145($170)
on demand93km (58 miles)
Drive
1h 20m
£11($13)
on demand93km (58 miles)

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Airports near Bath

The following major airports near Bath offer regular flights to various popular destinations within United Kingdom and internationally.

BRS
Bristol Airport (BRS)
International Airport
Distance
24km (15 miles) from Bath
CWL
Cardiff Airport (CWL)
Domestic Airport
Distance
68km (42 miles) from Bath
BOH
Bournemouth Airport (BOH)
International Airport
Distance
77km (48 miles) from Bath