There are 5 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 46m£93–187Bus, train
cheapest- Take the bus from Falmouth University and University of Exeter to Exeterbus
- Take the bus from Bus Station to Rail Stationbus 44A
- Take the train from Weymouth to Pooletrain
10h 23m£33–56Drive 173.3 mi
- Drive from Falmouth to Poolecar 173.3 mi
3h 26m£44–63Bus, train via Railway Station
- Take the bus from The Moor A to Railway Stationbus 32A
- Take the train from Truro to Exeter St Davidstrain
- Take the train from Exeter St Davids to Axminstertrain
- Take the bus from Rail Station to Bus Stationbus X53 / ...
- Take the bus from Bus Station to Bus Garagebus X53 / ...
- Take the train from Weymouth to Pooletrain
8h 44m£68–134Bus
- Take the bus from Argos to Heathrow Central Bus Stationbus 504 / ...
- Take the bus from Heathrow Central Bus Station to Seldown Coach Stationbus 035 / ...
10h 54m£55–92
Falmouth to Poole by train
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Falmouth to Poole is to bus and train which costs £30 - £60 and takes 10h 23m.
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 Seldown Coach Station via Heathrow Central Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 10h 54m.
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 46m.
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 46m and costs £90 - £190.
It takes approximately 7h 46m 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 46m and costs £90 - £190. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £50 - £95 and takes 10h 54m.
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 Argos to Seldown Coach Station via Heathrow Central Bus Station in around 10h 54m.
- 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
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- £15–28
- Website
- Great Western Railway (GWR)
Train from Truro to Exeter St Davids
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 17m
- 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)
Rome2Rio's guide to FlixBus
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +49 30 300 137 300
- [email protected]
- Website
- Flixbus
Bus from Falmouth University and University of Exeter to Exeter
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 15m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- £12–19
- Website
- Flixbus
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Booking & Getting There
Falmouth to Poole bus services, operated by National Express, arrive at Heathrow Central Bus 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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