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

The cheapest way to get from Poole to Portishead is to drive which costs £19 - £28 and takes 2h.

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

The fastest way to get from Poole to Portishead is to drive which takes 2h and costs £19 - £28.

Is there a direct bus between Poole and Portishead?

No, there is no direct bus from Poole station to Portishead. However, there are services departing from Poole Seldown Coach Station and arriving at Combe Road via Heathrow Terminal 5 and Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 57m.

Is there a direct train between Poole and Portishead?

No, there is no direct train from Poole to Portishead. However, there are services departing from Poole and arriving at Bristol Temple Meads via Southampton Central. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 36m.

How far is it from Poole to Portishead?

The distance between Poole and Portishead is 122 miles. The road distance is 78.3 miles.

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

The best way to get from Poole to Portishead without a car is to train which takes 3h 36m and costs £90 - £160.

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

It takes approximately 3h 36m to get from Poole to Portishead, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Poole to Portishead bus from?

Poole to Portishead bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Poole Seldown Coach Station.

Where do I catch the Poole to Portishead train from?

Poole to Portishead train services, operated by South Western Railway, depart from Poole station.

Train or bus from Poole to Portishead?

The best way to get from Poole to Portishead is to train which takes 3h 36m and costs £90 - £160. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £27 - £70 and takes 5h 57m.

Where does the Poole to Portishead bus arrive?

Poole to Portishead bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at London Heathrow Airport Terminal 5 station.

Where does the Poole to Portishead train arrive?

Poole to Portishead train services, operated by South Western Railway, arrive at Southampton Central station.

Can I drive from Poole to Portishead?

Yes, the driving distance between Poole to Portishead is 78 miles. It takes approximately 2h to drive from Poole to Portishead.

Where can I stay near Portishead?

There are 1957+ hotels available in Portishead.

Poole to Portishead - 4 ways to travel via train, bus, and car

How to get fromPoole to Portishead

Travel from

See all options

Search accommodation with Expedia

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

Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.

Train
best
1. Take the train from Poole to Southampton Centraltrain Weymouth - London Waterloo / ...
2. Take the train from Southampton Central to Bristol Temple Meadstrain Portsmouth Harbour - Cardiff Central / ...
3h 36m
£93–151
Drive 77.9 mi
cheapest
1. Drive from Poole to Portisheadcar 77.9 mi
2h
£20–28
Bus
1. Take the bus from Poole Seldown Coach Station to London Heathrow Airport Terminal 5bus Uk061
2. Take the bus from Heathrow Terminal 5 to Bus Stationbus 200 / ...
5h 57m
£27–65
Bus, train
1. Take the bus from The George to Meeting House Lanebus X6
2. Take the train from Salisbury to Bath Spatrain
3. Take the bus from Bus Station to Bus Stationbus X39 / ...
6h 19m
£27–47

Poole to Portishead by bus

168Weekly Buses

5h 57mAverage Duration

£27Cheapest Price

See schedules

Comparing Your Travel Options

Map of how to get from Poole to Portishead.

Launch map view

Distance: 121.6 mi
Duration: 3h 36m

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

You can take a train from Poole to Portishead via Southampton Central and Bristol Temple Meads in around 3h 36m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Poole Seldown Coach Station to Combe Road via London Heathrow Airport Terminal 5, Heathrow Terminal 5, and Bus Station in around 5h 57m.

Train operators

Bus operators

Want to know more about travelling around United Kingdom

Rome2Rio's Travel Guide series provide vital information for the global traveller. Filled with useful and timely travel information, the guides answer all the hard questions - such as 'How do I buy a ticket?', 'Should I book online before I travel? ', 'How much should I expect to pay?', 'Do the trains and buses have Wifi?' - to help you get the most out of your next trip.