What is the cheapest way to get from Ilminster to Poole?

The cheapest way to get from Ilminster to Poole is to drive which costs £12 - £19 and takes 1h 15m.

What is the fastest way to get from Ilminster to Poole?

The fastest way to get from Ilminster to Poole is to drive which takes 1h 15m and costs £12 - £19.

Is there a direct bus between Ilminster and Poole?

No, there is no direct bus from Ilminster to Poole station. However, there are services departing from Market House and arriving at South Station via Trinity Square and Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 45m.

Is there a direct train between Ilminster and Poole?

No, there is no direct train from Ilminster to Poole. However, there are services departing from Yeovil Pen Mill and arriving at Poole via Upwey. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 25m.

How far is it from Ilminster to Poole?

The distance between Ilminster and Poole is 67 miles. The road distance is 52 miles.

How do I travel from Ilminster to Poole without a car?

The best way to get from Ilminster to Poole without a car is to train which takes 2h 25m and costs £50 - £80.

How long does it take to get from Ilminster to Poole?

It takes approximately 2h 25m to get from Ilminster to Poole, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Ilminster to Poole bus from?

Ilminster to Poole bus services, operated by First Buses of Somerset, depart from Market House station.

Where do I catch the Ilminster to Poole train from?

Ilminster to Poole train services, operated by Great Western Railway (GWR), depart from Yeovil Pen Mill station.

Train or bus from Ilminster to Poole?

The best way to get from Ilminster to Poole is to train which takes 2h 25m and costs £50 - £80. Alternatively, you can line 30 bus and bus, which costs £14 - £29 and takes 4h 45m.

Where does the Ilminster to Poole bus arrive?

Ilminster to Poole bus services, operated by First Buses of Somerset, arrive at Trinity Square station.

Where does the Ilminster to Poole train arrive?

Ilminster to Poole train services, operated by Great Western Railway (GWR), arrive at Upwey station.

Can I drive from Ilminster to Poole?

Yes, the driving distance between Ilminster to Poole is 52 miles. It takes approximately 1h 15m to drive from Ilminster to Poole.

Where can I stay near Poole?

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Ilminster to Poole - 4 ways to travel via train, line 30 bus, bus, and car

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There are 4 ways to get from Ilminster to Poole by train, bus, or car

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Yeovil Pen Mill to Upweytrain Gloucester - Weymouth / ...
2. Take the train from Upwey to Pooletrain Weymouth - London Waterloo / ...
2h 25m
£54–80
Drive 51.7 mi
cheapest
1. Drive from Ilminster to Poolecar 51.7 mi
1h 15m
£13–19
Line 30 bus, bus, train
1. Take the bus from Market House to Trinity Squarebus 30
2. Take the bus from Trinity Square to Bus Stationbus X53 / ...
3. Take the bus from Bus Station to Bus Garagebus X53 / ...
4. Take the train from Weymouth to Pooletrain
4h 36m
£17–33
Line 30 bus, bus
1. Take the bus from Market House to Trinity Squarebus 30
2. Take the bus from Trinity Square to Bus Stationbus X53 / ...
3. Take the bus from Bus Station to South Stationbus X51
4h 45m
£14–28

Ilminster to Poole by bus and train

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4h 36mAverage Duration

£17Cheapest Price

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Distance: 66.7 mi
Duration: 2h 25m

What companies run services between Ilminster, England and Poole, England?

You can take a vehicle from Ilminster to Poole via Yeovil Pen Mill and Upwey in around 2h 25m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Market House to Poole via Trinity Square, Bus Station, South Station, and Dorchester South in around 4h 45m.

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