What is the cheapest way to get from Penzance to Poole?

The cheapest way to get from Penzance to Poole is to drive which costs £45 - £70 and takes 3h 34m.

What is the fastest way to get from Penzance to Poole?

The fastest way to get from Penzance to Poole is to drive which takes 3h 34m and costs £45 - £70.

Is there a direct bus between Penzance and Poole?

No, there is no direct bus from Penzance station to Poole station. However, there are services departing from Bus Station and arriving at Seldown Coach Station via Heathrow Terminal 5. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 10h 46m.

Is there a direct train between Penzance and Poole?

No, there is no direct train from Penzance to Poole. However, there are services departing from Penzance and arriving at Poole via Castle Cary and Upwey. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 4m.

How far is it from Penzance to Poole?

The distance between Penzance and Poole is 253 miles. The road distance is 186.2 miles.

How do I travel from Penzance to Poole without a car?

The best way to get from Penzance to Poole without a car is to train which takes 7h 4m and costs £100 - £190.

How long does it take to get from Penzance to Poole?

It takes approximately 7h 4m to get from Penzance to Poole, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Penzance to Poole bus from?

Penzance to Poole bus services, operated by National Express, depart from Bus Station.

Where do I catch the Penzance to Poole train from?

Penzance to Poole train services, operated by Great Western Railway (GWR), depart from Penzance station.

Train or bus from Penzance to Poole?

The best way to get from Penzance to Poole is to train which takes 7h 4m and costs £100 - £190. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £55 - £110 and takes 10h 46m.

Where does the Penzance to Poole bus arrive?

Penzance to Poole bus services, operated by National Express, arrive at Heathrow Terminal 5 station.

Where does the Penzance to Poole train arrive?

Penzance to Poole train services, operated by Great Western Railway (GWR), arrive at Castle Cary station.

Can I drive from Penzance to Poole?

Yes, the driving distance between Penzance to Poole is 186 miles. It takes approximately 3h 34m to drive from Penzance to Poole.

How do I get a train ticket from Penzance to Poole?

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There are 4 ways to get from Penzance to Poole by train, bus, or car

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Penzance to Castle Carytrain
2. Take the train from Castle Cary to Upweytrain
3. Take the train from Upwey to Pooletrain
7h 4m
£103–189
Drive 185.1 mi
cheapest
1. Drive from Penzance to Poolecar 185.1 mi
3h 34m
£46–66
Bus
1. Take the bus from Bus Station to Heathrow Terminal 5bus 805
2. Take the bus from Heathrow Terminal 5 to Seldown Coach Stationbus 035 / ...
10h 46m
£57–102
Train via Exeter
1. Take the train from Penzance to Exeter St Davidstrain
2. Take the train from Exeter St Davids to Axminstertrain
3. Take the train from Weymouth to Pooletrain
8h 9m
£80–148

Penzance to Poole by train

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Distance: 251.1 mi
Duration: 7h 4m

What companies run services between Penzance, England and Poole, England?

You can take a train from Penzance to Poole via Castle Cary and Upwey in around 7h 4m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Bus Station to Seldown Coach Station via Heathrow Terminal 5 in around 10h 46m.

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