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

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

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  1. Train, bus

    best
    1. Take the train from Plymouth to Exeter St Davidstrain train
    2. Take the train from Exeter St Davids to Axminstertrain train
    3. Take the bus from Rail Station to Bus Stationbus bus X53 / ...
    4. Take the bus from Bus Station to Bus Garagebus bus X53 / ...
    5. Take the train from Weymouth to Pooletrain train
    5h 51m
    £47–90

  2. Bus, train

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Plymouth Coach Station to Bampfylde Streetbus bus 504 / ...
    2. Take the bus from Bus Station to Rail Stationbus bus 44A
    3. Take the train from Weymouth to Pooletrain train
    6h 57m
    £23–46

  3. Drive  119.4 mi

    1. Drive from Plymouth to Poolecar car 119.4 mi
    2h 23m
    £30–43

  4. Train

    1. Take the train from Plymouth to Tauntontrain train
    2. Take the train from Taunton to Castle Carytrain train
    3. Take the train from Castle Cary to Upweytrain train
    4. Take the train from Upwey to Pooletrain train
    5h 59m
    £70–132

  5. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Plymouth Coach Station to Heathrow Central Bus Stationbus bus 504 / ...
    2. Take the bus from Heathrow Central Bus Station to Seldown Coach Stationbus bus 035 / ...
    8h 4m
    £47–79

Plymouth to Poole by train and bus

Calendar96Weekly Services
Duration5h 51mAverage Duration
Ticket£47Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 144.2 mi
  • Duration: 5h 51m

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

You can take a train from Plymouth to Poole via Taunton, Castle Cary, and Upwey in around 5h 59m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Plymouth Coach Station to Seldown Coach Station via Heathrow Central Bus Station in around 8h 4m.

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