There are 4 ways to get from Falmouth to Poole 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- Take the train from Truro to Castle Carytrain
- Take the train from Castle Cary to Upweytrain
- Take the train from Upwey to Pooletrain
7h 47m£93–186Drive 173.3 mi
cheapest- Drive from Falmouth to Poolecar 173.3 mi
3h 26m£44–63Bus
- Take the bus from Argos to Heathrow Terminal 5bus 805
- Take the bus from London Heathrow Airport Terminal 5 to Poole Seldown Coach Stationbus Uk061
11h 49m£59–102Train via Exeter
- Take the train from Truro to Exeter St Davidstrain
- Take the train from Exeter St Davids to Axminstertrain
- Take the train from Weymouth to Pooletrain
8h 45m£70–139
Falmouth to Poole by train
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Falmouth to Poole is to drive which costs £40 - £65 and takes 3h 26m.
The fastest way to get from Falmouth to Poole is to drive which takes 3h 26m and costs £40 - £65.
No, there is no direct bus from Falmouth to Poole station. However, there are services departing from Argos and arriving at Poole Seldown Coach Station via London Heathrow Airport Terminal 5. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 11h 49m.
No, there is no direct train from Falmouth to Poole. However, there are services departing from Penmere and arriving at Poole via Truro, Castle Cary and Upwey. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 47m.
The distance between Falmouth and Poole is 237 miles. The road distance is 174.3 miles.
The best way to get from Falmouth to Poole without a car is to train which takes 7h 47m and costs £90 - £190.
It takes approximately 7h 47m to get from Falmouth to Poole, including transfers.
Falmouth to Poole bus services, operated by National Express, depart from Argos station.
Falmouth to Poole train services, operated by Great Western Railway (GWR), depart from Truro station.
The best way to get from Falmouth to Poole is to train which takes 7h 47m and costs £90 - £190. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £55 - £110 and takes 11h 49m.
What companies run services between Falmouth, England and Poole, England?
You can take a train from Penmere to Poole via Truro, Castle Cary, and Upwey in around 7h 47m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Argos to Poole Seldown Coach Station via Heathrow Terminal 5 and London Heathrow Airport Terminal 5 in around 11h 49m.
- Phone
- +44 (0)345 7000 125
- [email protected]
- Website
- Great Western Railway (GWR)
Train from Truro to Castle Cary
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 9m
- Frequency
- 3 times a week
- Estimated price
- £65–130
- Website
- Great Western Railway (GWR)
Train from Castle Cary to Upwey
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 1m
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- £15–28
- Website
- Great Western Railway (GWR)
Train from Truro to Exeter St Davids
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 21m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £40–80
- Website
- Great Western Railway (GWR)
Train from Exeter St Davids to Axminster
- Ave. Duration
- 41 min
- Frequency
- 5 times a week
- Estimated price
- £11–21
- Website
- Great Western Railway (GWR)
- Phone
- 0345 6000 650
- Website
- South Western Railway
Train from Upwey to Poole
- Ave. Duration
- 42 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £9–20
- Website
- South Western Railway
Train from Exeter St Davids to Axminster
- Ave. Duration
- 40 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £10–21
- Website
- South Western Railway
Train from Weymouth to Poole
- Ave. Duration
- 37 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £10–22
- Website
- South Western Railway
- Phone
- +44 3447 369 123
- [email protected]
- Website
- Cross Country
Train from Truro to Exeter St Davids
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 29m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- £45–70
- Website
- Cross Country
- Phone
- +44 (0)3717 81 81 81
- Website
- National Express
Bus from Argos to Heathrow Terminal 5
- Ave. Duration
- 8h 45m
- Frequency
- 4 times a week
- Estimated price
- £45–80
- Website
- National Express
Bus from London Heathrow Airport Terminal 5 to Poole Seldown Coach Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 20m
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- £16–26
- Website
- National Express
Rome2Rio's guide to FlixBus
Contact Details
- Phone
- +49 30 300 137 300
- [email protected]
- Website
- Flixbus
Bus from London Heathrow Airport Terminal 5 to Poole Seldown Coach Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 35m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £11–17
- Website
- Flixbus
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Booking & Getting There
Falmouth to Poole bus services, operated by National Express, arrive at Heathrow Terminal 5 station.
Falmouth to Poole train services, operated by Great Western Railway (GWR), arrive at Castle Cary station.
Yes, the driving distance between Falmouth to Poole is 174 miles. It takes approximately 3h 26m to drive from Falmouth to Poole.
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