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How to get fromFalmouth to Pooleby train, bus, or car

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

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  1. Train

    best
    1. Take the train from Truro to Castle Carytrain train
    2. Take the train from Castle Cary to Upweytrain train
    3. Take the train from Upwey to Pooletrain train
    7h 46m
    £93–186

  2. Bus

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Falmouth University and University of Exeter to Exeterbus bus Uk049
    2. Take the bus from Bus Station to Rail Stationbus bus 44A
    10h 40m
    £31–52

  3. Drive  173.3 mi

    1. Drive from Falmouth to Poolecar car 173.3 mi
    3h 26m
    £44–63

  4. Train, bus

    1. Take the train from Falmouth Town to Trurotrain train
    2. Take the train from Truro to Exeter St Davidstrain train
    3. Take the train from Exeter St Davids to Axminstertrain train
    4. Take the bus from Rail Station to Bus Stationbus bus X53 / ...
    5. Take the bus from Bus Station to Bus Garagebus bus X53 / ...
    6. Take the train from Weymouth to Pooletrain train
    8h 29m
    £70–139

  5. Bus via Slough

    1. Take the bus from Argos to Heathrow Terminal 5bus bus 805
    2. Take the bus from Heathrow Terminal 5 to Seldown Coach Stationbus bus 035 / ...
    11h 41m
    £56–100

Falmouth to Poole by train

Calendar3Weekly Trains
Duration7h 46mAverage Duration
Ticket£93Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 235.8 mi
  • Duration: 7h 46m

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 46m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from The Moor A to Poole via Falmouth University and University of Exeter, Exeter, Bus Station, Rail Station, Bus Station, South Station, and Dorchester South in around 10h 40m.

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