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There are 5 ways to get from Poole to Watchet by train, bus, or car

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  1. Train

    best
    1. Take the train from Poole to Upweytrain train
    2. Take the train from Upwey to Castle Carytrain train
    3. Take the train from Castle Cary to Tauntontrain train
    5h 36m
    £40–76

  2. Train, bus, line 28 bus

    cheapest
    1. Take the train from Poole to Dorchester Southtrain train
    2. Take the bus from South Station to Bus Stationbus bus X51
    3. Take the bus from Bus Station to Trinity Squarebus bus X53 / ...
    4. Take the bus from Trinity Square to Taunton Town Centre Kbus bus 30
    5. Take the bus from Castle Way to Lethbridge Armsbus bus 28 / ...
    6. Take the bus from Lethbridge Arms to Brendon Roadbus bus 28A / ...
    7h 54m
    £18–36

  3. Drive  81 mi

    1. Drive from Poole to Watchetcar car 81 mi
    1h 59m
    £20–29

  4. Train via Weymouth

    1. Take the train from Poole to Weymouthtrain train
    2. Take the train from Weymouth to Castle Carytrain train
    3. Take the train from Castle Cary to Tauntontrain train
    5h 58m
    £42–80

  5. Bus

    1. Take the bus from South Station to Bus Stationbus bus Cr5
    2. Take the bus from Crispin Hall to Taunton Town Centre Kbus bus 374
    3. Take the bus from Taunton Town Centre K to Brendon Roadbus bus 23B
    8h 59m

Poole to Watchet by train, bus, and foot

Calendar57Weekly Services
Duration5h 36mAverage Duration
Ticket£40Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 108 mi
  • Duration: 5h 36m

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

You can take a train from Poole to Brendon Road via Upwey, Castle Cary, Taunton, Taunton Rail Station Stop 1 South Side, Millers Way, and Lethbridge Arms in around 5h 36m. Alternatively, you can take a train from Poole to Brendon Road via Dorchester South, South Station, Bus Station, Crispin Hall, and Taunton Town Centre K in around 8h 59m.

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