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Compare train and bus for Taunton to Poole
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Taunton to Poole among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the train, with an average ticket price of €64 For those with little time, consider booking a train, which has an average total journey time of 3h 2m. 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 €64, while a bus costs an average of €69.
Distance: 52 miles (85 km)
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Most popular Train | Bus | Driving |
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€64 Average price Cheapest | €69 Average price | €21 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
3h 2m Average total duration Fastest 2h 32m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 6h 32m Average total duration 6h 2m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 1h 45m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.0 - 0.1kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.1 - 0.2kg CO2 emissions | - CO2 emissions |
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Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options |
Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
Compare ways to travel from Taunton to Poole
Compare the available ways to get from Taunton to Poole, with the key details around price, speed, convenience, and direct service.
This is compared to other travel options from Taunton to Poole:
A train is €6 less than a bus for this route with tickets for a bus from Taunton to Poole costing on average €69.
Other travel options to Poole take longer:
Bus takes on average 6h 32m.
Tickets start at around €64 compared to roughly €21 in fuel and tolls — a saving of about -€43. The journey takes 2h 32m versus 1h 45m 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.
Travel optionsfrom Taunton to Poole
How to get from Taunton to Poole by train, bus or flight.
Our recommendation
The best way to travel from Taunton to Poole is by taking a bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.

6:45 AM 6h50 Taunton 1:35 PM Poole €67 1 One-way 0 transfers
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6:45 AM 6h50 Taunton 1:35 PM Poole €67 1 One-way 0 transfers
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6:45 AM 6h50 Taunton 1:35 PM Poole €67 1 One-way 0 transfers
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This is compared to other travel options from Taunton to Poole:
A train is €6 less than a bus for this route with tickets for a bus from Taunton to Poole costing on average €69.
Other travel options to Poole take longer:
Bus takes on average 6h 32m.
- Around 8 trains per day.
- Around 7 buses per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Taunton and Poole as scheduled services by train and bus can vary by season or day of the week.
- Trains mostly depart from Taunton station (TAU) and arrive in Poole station (POO).
- Buses mostly depart from Taunton, Park Street (opposite County Hall) and arrive in Poole, Seldown Coach Park.
- Travel with National Express to go to Poole by bus.
- Travel with Great Western Railway to go to Poole by train.
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