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How to get fromPoole Harbour to Plymouthby car ferry, plane, or train

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There are 3 ways to get from Poole Harbour to Plymouth by car ferry, plane, or train

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  1. Car ferry to Guernsey Airport, fly to Exeter, train

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    1. Take the carferry from Poole to Guernsey St Peter Portcarferry car ferry
    2. Fly from Guernsey Airport (GCI) to Exeter (EXT)plane plane GCI - EXT
    3. Take the train from Exeter St Davids to Plymouthtrain train
    8h 10m
    £228–467

  2. Car ferry, car ferry to Jersey Airport, fly to Exeter, train

    1. Take the carferry from Poole to Guernsey St Peter Portcarferry car ferry
    2. Take the carferry from Guernsey St Peter Port to Jersey St Heliercarferry car ferry
    3. Fly from Jersey Airport (JER) to Exeter (EXT)plane plane JER - EXT
    4. Take the train from Exeter St Davids to Plymouthtrain train
    9h 34m
    £356–585

  3. Car ferry to Guernsey Airport, fly to Bristol Airport, train

    1. Take the carferry from Poole to Guernsey St Peter Portcarferry car ferry
    2. Fly from Guernsey Airport (GCI) to Bristol Airport (BRS)plane plane GCI - BRS
    3. Take the train from Bristol Temple Meads to Plymouthtrain train
    9h 33m
    £265–512

Guernsey Airport (GCI) to Exeter (EXT) flights

Calendar4Weekly Planes
Duration40 minAverage Duration
Ticket£75Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 254.6 mi
  • Duration: 8h 10m

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

There is no direct connection from Poole Harbour to Plymouth. However, you can take the car ferry to Guernsey St Peter Port, walk to Guernsey Town Terminus, take the line 71 bus to Specsavers, walk to Guernsey Airport (GCI) airport, fly to Exeter (EXT), walk to Exeter International Airport, take the bus to St Davids Station, walk to Exeter St Davids, then take the train to Plymouth. Alternatively, you can take the car ferry to Guernsey St Peter Port, take the car ferry to Jersey St Helier, walk to Jersey Liberation, take the line 15 bus to Jersey Airport, walk to Jersey Airport (JER) airport, fly to Exeter (EXT), walk to Exeter International Airport, take the bus to St Davids Station, walk to Exeter St Davids, then take the train to Plymouth.

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