How to get from Poole to Charmouth by bus and train?

From Poole to Charmouth by bus and train

To get from Poole to Charmouth in West Dorset, you’ll need to take 2 bus lines and one train line: take the ONE bus from Longfleet Road Garage, Poole station to Poole Railway Station, Poole station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the SOUTH WESTERN RAILWAY train and finally take the X51 bus from South Station, Dorchester station to St Andrews Church, Charmouth station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 2 hr 57 min.

177min
Bus - ONEONE
Train - SOUTH WESTERN RAILWAY
Bus - X51X51
Walk to Charmouth
Leaves from Longfleet Road Garage, Poole

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from bus station
    Start from bus station
    Poole
  • 2
    Bus - ONEONE
    Wait for bus
    ONE
    Poole
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Poole Railway Station, Poole
    ID pleapgp
    3 min
  • 4
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Poole
    40 m • 1 min
  • 5
    Train - SOUTH WESTERN RAILWAYSOUTH WESTERN RAILWAY
    Wait for train
    SOUTH WESTERN RAILWAY
    Weymouth
  • 6
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Dorchester South
    33 min
  • 7
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    South Station, Dorchester
    ID dorajwjd
    20 m • 1 min
  • 8
    Bus - X51X51
    Wait for bus
    X51
    Axminster
  • 9
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    St Andrews Church, Charmouth
    ID doradgja
    86 min
  • 10
    Walk to Charmouth
    Walk to
    Charmouth
    Lower Sea Lane
    10 m • 1 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Alternative route from Poole to Charmouth by bus and train via SOUTH WESTERN RAILWAY and X51

To get from Poole to Charmouth in West Dorset, take the SOUTH WESTERN RAILWAY train from Poole station to Dorchester South station. Next, take the X51 bus from South Station, Dorchester station to St Andrews Church, Charmouth station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 2 hr 53 min.

173min
Walk to train station
Train - SOUTH WESTERN RAILWAY
Bus - X51X51
Walk to Charmouth
Leaves from Poole

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Poole
    680 m • 9 min
  • 2
    Train - SOUTH WESTERN RAILWAYSOUTH WESTERN RAILWAY
    Wait for train
    SOUTH WESTERN RAILWAY
    Weymouth
  • 3
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Dorchester South
    33 min
  • 4
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    South Station, Dorchester
    ID dorajwjd
    20 m • 1 min
  • 5
    Bus - X51X51
    Wait for bus
    X51
    Axminster
  • 6
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    St Andrews Church, Charmouth
    ID doradgja
    86 min
  • 7
    Walk to Charmouth
    Walk to
    Charmouth
    Lower Sea Lane
    10 m • 1 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic
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Public transport directions from Poole to Charmouth

The distance between Poole, West Dorset and Charmouth, West Dorset is approximately 73.66 km, which can typically be travelled in 177 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Poole to Charmouth by bus and train, so no matter how you choose to travel in West Dorset – you will always have plenty of easy options.

Public transport stations close to Poole

Poole is located at Poole, West Dorset and the nearest public transport station is Longfleet Road Garage, Poole.

Bus stations close to Poole:

  • Longfleet Road Garage, Poole
  • Poole Hospital, Poole
  • Nurses Home, Poole

Public transport stations close to Charmouth, West Dorset

Charmouth is located at Lower Sea Lane, West Dorset and the nearest public transport station is St Andrews Church, Charmouth.

Bus stations close to Charmouth:

  • St Andrews Church, Charmouth
  • Georges Close, Charmouth
  • Old Lyme Hill, Charmouth

Related Routes

Alternative route from Poole to Charmouth by bus and train via SOUTH WESTERN RAILWAY and X51

To get from Poole to Charmouth in West Dorset, take the SOUTH WESTERN RAILWAY train from Poole station to Dorchester South station. Next, take the X51 bus from South Station, Dorchester station to St Andrews Church, Charmouth station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 2 hr 53 min.

173min
Walk to train station
Train - SOUTH WESTERN RAILWAY
Bus - X51X51
Walk to Charmouth
Leaves from Poole

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Poole
    680 m • 9 min
  • 2
    Train - SOUTH WESTERN RAILWAYSOUTH WESTERN RAILWAY
    Wait for train
    SOUTH WESTERN RAILWAY
    Weymouth
  • 3
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Dorchester South
    33 min
  • 4
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    South Station, Dorchester
    ID dorajwjd
    20 m • 1 min
  • 5
    Bus - X51X51
    Wait for bus
    X51
    Axminster
  • 6
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    St Andrews Church, Charmouth
    ID doradgja
    86 min
  • 7
    Walk to Charmouth
    Walk to
    Charmouth
    Lower Sea Lane
    10 m • 1 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Questions & Answers

  • What is the fastest way to get from Poole to Charmouth?

    The fastest way takes 177 minutes, using Bus line ONE, Bus line SOUTH WESTERN RAILWAY, Bus line X51.

  • What is the alternative route to get from Poole to Charmouth?

    The alternative route takes 173 minutes, using Bus line SOUTH WESTERN RAILWAY, Bus line X51.

  • Is there a direct bus between Poole and Charmouth?

    No, you’ll have to take 2 bus lines and one train line in total. The total travelling time is 2 hr 57 min.

  • Which bus line goes from Poole to Charmouth?

    The ONE bus line goes from Poole station near Poole in South West to Poole Railway Station, Poole station. From there you’ll have to take one bus line and one train line till Poole Railway Station, Poole station near Charmouth in West Dorset.

  • How long does it take to travel from Poole to Charmouth by bus and train?

    The total travel time between Poole in South West and Charmouth in West Dorset by bus and train is about 2 hr 57 min.

  • Where do I get on the bus near Poole to get to Charmouth?

    Get on the ONE bus from the Poole stop near Poole in South West.

  • Where do I get off the bus when travelling between Poole and Charmouth?

    Get off the bus at the Poole Railway Station, Poole stop, which is closest to Charmouth in West Dorset.

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