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

By bus and train

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 16 min.

136min
Train - SOUTH WESTERN RAILWAY
Bus - X51X51
Walk to Charmouth
Leaves from Poole

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from train station
    Start from train station
    Poole
  • 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
    32 min
  • 4
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    South Station, Dorchester
    ID dorajwjd
    20 yd • 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
    78 min
  • 7
    Walk to Charmouth
    Walk to
    Charmouth
    Lower Sea Lane
    20 yd • 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 45.27 mi, which can typically be travelled in 136 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 Poole Railway Station, Poole.

Bus stations close to Poole:

  • Poole Railway Station, Poole
  • Serpentine Lane, Poole
  • Serpentine Road, 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
  • Newlands Holiday Park, Charmouth

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Questions & Answers

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

    The fastest way takes 136 minutes, using Bus line SOUTH WESTERN RAILWAY, Bus line X51.

  • Is there a direct train between Poole and Charmouth?

    No, you’ll have to take one train line and one bus line in total. The total travelling time is 2 hr 16 min.

  • Which train line goes from Poole to Charmouth?

    The SOUTH WESTERN RAILWAY train line goes from Weymouth station near Poole in Poole to Dorchester South station. From there you’ll have to take one bus line till Dorchester South station near Charmouth in West Dorset.

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

    The total travel time between Poole in Poole and Charmouth in West Dorset by train and bus is about 2 hr 16 min.

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

    Get on the SOUTH WESTERN RAILWAY train from the Weymouth station near Poole in Poole.

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

    Get off the train at the Dorchester South stop, which is closest to Charmouth in West Dorset.

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