How to travel from Poole to Bath

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Compare train and bus for Poole to Bath

Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Poole to Bath among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from €15. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 2h 21m. In case you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint the train is your best bet as it emits only 0.0 - 0.1kg. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of €15, and a train costs an average of €45.

Distance: 48 miles (78 km)

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€48

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€40

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Cheapest

2h 51m

Average total duration

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2h 21m

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30m

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6h 45m

Average total duration

6h 15m

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0.0 - 0.1kg

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0.1 - 0.2kg

CO2 emissions

Great Western Rail

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National Express

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from Poole to Bath

How to get from Poole to Bath by train, bus or flight.

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The best way to travel from Poole to Bath is by taking a bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.

National Express
01:05AM8h05
Poole
09:10AMBath
$371One-way
0 transfers

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National Express
01:05AM8h05
Poole
09:10AMBath
$371One-way
0 transfers

Fastest

National Express
04:55PM6h55
Poole
11:50PMBath
$431One-way
0 transfers

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FAQs: Travel from Poole to Bath

Travel to Bath easily. Whether you want fast, cheap or something entirely different, our travel experts have collected everything you need to know so you can find the best option from Poole to Bath.

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There are 2 options to travel between Poole and Bath including taking a train and bus.
The cheapest way to travel from Poole to Bath is a bus with an average price of $18 (€15).

This is compared to other travel options from Poole to Bath:

A bus is $38 (€30) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Poole to Bath costing on average $56 (€45).

The fastest way to travel from Poole to Bath is by train with an average journey time of 2h 36m.

Other travel options to Bath take longer:

Bus takes on average 5h 10m.

The distance from Poole to Bath is approximately 48 miles (78 km).
The average frequency per day from Poole to Bath is:
  • Around 14 buses per day.
  • Around 5 trains per day.

However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Poole and Bath as scheduled services by train and bus can vary by season or day of the week.

These are the most popular departure and arrival points from Poole to Bath:
  • Trains mostly depart from Poole station (POO) and arrive in Bath Spa (BTH).
  • Buses mostly depart from Poole, Seldown Coach Park and arrive in Bath, Bus Station.
If finding a good deal is your main consideration for your trip from Poole to Bath, then we'll help you find the best value travel companies for you:
  • Travel with National Express to go to Bath by bus.
  • Travel with Great Western Rail, South Western Railway to go to Bath by train.
Omio customers who travel from Poole to Bath often also extend their vacation to go to London, Bristol, Oxford, Longford, Cardiff. Omio can help you plan your trip by finding the best connections between Bath and these popular destinations at a great price.

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