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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 train, with an average ticket price of $53 For those with little time, consider booking a train, which has an average total journey time of 2h 47m. If you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint, the train is your best option, with estimated CO2 emissions of 0.0 - 0.1kg. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a train costs an average of $53, while a bus costs an average of $67.
Distance: 48 miles (78 km)
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Most popular Train | Bus | Driving |
|---|---|---|
$53 Average price Cheapest | $67 Average price | $21 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
2h 47m Average total duration Fastest 2h 17m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 6h 45m Average total duration 6h 15m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 1h 43m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.0 - 0.1kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.1 - 0.2kg CO2 emissions | - CO2 emissions |
Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options |
Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
This is compared to other travel options from Poole to Bath:
A train is $9 less than a bus for this route with tickets for a bus from Poole to Bath costing on average $85.
Other travel options to Bath take longer:
Bus takes on average 5h 26m.
Tickets start at around $76 compared to roughly $21 in fuel and tolls — a saving of about $-54.63. The journey takes 2h 24m versus 1h 43m by car, so you'll arrive a bit later, but you can work, read, or sleep along the way rather than spending the time behind the wheel. You'll also save the hassle of parking at the other end.
Driving is worth it if you're on a tight schedule, travelling as a group, or want to stop somewhere en route.
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How to get from Poole to Bath by train, bus or flight.
Our recommendation
The best way to travel from Poole to Bath is by taking a bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
8:00 PM5h20Poole1:20 AMBath$411One-way0 transfers
Cheapest
- 8:00 PM5h20Poole1:20 AMBath$411One-way0 transfers
Fastest
7:35 AM3h51Poole11:26 AMBath$561One-way0 transfers
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This is compared to other travel options from Poole to Bath:
A train is $9 less than a bus for this route with tickets for a bus from Poole to Bath costing on average $85.
Other travel options to Bath take longer:
Bus takes on average 5h 26m.
- Around 13 buses per day.
- Around 7 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.
- 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.
- Travel with Great Western Railway, South Western Railway to go to Bath by train.
- Travel with National Express to go to Bath by bus.
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