There are 4 ways to get from Poole to Charlestown by train, bus, or car
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Train via Castle Cary
best- Take the train from Poole to Upweytrain
- Take the train from Upwey to Castle Carytrain
- Take the train from Castle Cary to Exeter St Davidstrain
- Take the train from Exeter St Davids to St Austelltrain
7h 39m£84–166Drive 149 mi
cheapest- Drive from Poole to Charlestowncar 149 mi
3h 3m£37–54Bus
- Take the bus from Seldown Coach Station to Heathrow Terminal 5bus 035 / ...
- Take the bus from Heathrow Terminal 5 to Bus Stationbus 805
10h 19m£49–91Train
- Take the train from Poole to Weymouthtrain
- Take the train from Axminster to Exeter St Davidstrain
- Take the train from Exeter St Davids to St Austelltrain
8h 15m£64–124
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Poole to Charlestown is to drive which costs £35 - £55 and takes 3h 3m.
The fastest way to get from Poole to Charlestown is to drive which takes 3h 3m and costs £35 - £55.
No, there is no direct bus from Poole station to Charlestown. However, there are services departing from Seldown Coach Station and arriving at Old Chapel via Heathrow Terminal 5 and Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 10h 19m.
No, there is no direct train from Poole to Charlestown. However, there are services departing from Poole and arriving at St Austell via Upwey, Castle Cary and Exeter St Davids. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 39m.
The distance between Poole and Charlestown is 214 miles. The road distance is 149.9 miles.
The best way to get from Poole to Charlestown without a car is to train via Castle Cary which takes 7h 39m and costs £80 - £170.
It takes approximately 7h 39m to get from Poole to Charlestown, including transfers.
Poole to Charlestown bus services, operated by National Express, depart from Seldown Coach Station.
Poole to Charlestown train services, operated by South Western Railway, depart from Poole station.
The best way to get from Poole to Charlestown is to train via Castle Cary which takes 7h 39m and costs £80 - £170. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £45 - £95 and takes 10h 19m.
What companies run services between Poole, England and Charlestown, Cornwall, England?
You can take a train from Poole to Recreation Ground via Upwey, Castle Cary, Exeter St Davids, St Austell, and Bus Station in around 7h 39m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Seldown Coach Station to Old Chapel via Heathrow Terminal 5 and Bus Station in around 10h 19m.
- Phone
- 0345 6000 650
- Website
- South Western Railway
Train from Poole to Upwey
- Ave. Duration
- 42 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £9–21
- Website
- South Western Railway
Train from Castle Cary to Exeter St Davids
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 32m
- Frequency
- Once a week
- Estimated price
- £21–45
- Website
- South Western Railway
Train from Poole to Weymouth
- Ave. Duration
- 48 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £10–22
- Website
- South Western Railway
Train from Axminster to Exeter St Davids
- Ave. Duration
- 38 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £10–21
- Website
- South Western Railway
- Phone
- +44 (0)3717 81 81 81
- Website
- National Express
Bus from Seldown Coach Station to Heathrow Terminal 5
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 20m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £13–23
- Website
- National Express
Bus from Heathrow Terminal 5 to Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 15m
- Frequency
- Twice a week
- Estimated price
- £35–65
- Website
- National Express
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Booking & Getting There
Poole to Charlestown bus services, operated by National Express, arrive at Heathrow Terminal 5 station.
Poole to Charlestown train services, operated by South Western Railway, arrive at Upwey station.
Yes, the driving distance between Poole to Charlestown is 150 miles. It takes approximately 3h 3m to drive from Poole to Charlestown.
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