There are 4 ways to get from Poole to Charlestown 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 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 41m£84–166Drive 149 mi
cheapest- Drive from Poole to Charlestowncar 149 mi
3h 3m£38–54Bus
- Take the bus from Poole Seldown Coach Station to London Heathrow Airport Terminal 5bus Uk061
- Take the bus from Heathrow Terminal 5 to Bus Stationbus 805
10h 49m£54–98Train, bus
- Take the train from Poole to Dorchester Southtrain
- Take the bus from South Station to Bus Stationbus X51
- Take the bus from Bus Station to Rail Stationbus X53 / ...
- Take the train from Axminster to Exeter St Davidstrain
- Take the train from Exeter St Davids to St Austelltrain
9h£60–118
Poole to Charlestown by train and bus
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 Poole Seldown Coach Station and arriving at Old Chapel via Heathrow Terminal 5 and Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 10h 49m.
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 41m.
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 which takes 7h 41m and costs £80 - £170.
It takes approximately 7h 41m to get from Poole to Charlestown, including transfers.
Poole to Charlestown bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Poole 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 which takes 7h 41m and costs £80 - £170. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £50 - £100 and takes 10h 49m.
What companies run services between Poole, England and Charlestown, Cornwall, England?
You can take a train from Poole to Alexandra Rd jctn Trevithick Rd via Upwey, Castle Cary, Exeter St Davids, St Austell, and Bus Station in around 7h 41m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Poole Seldown Coach Station to Old Chapel via London Heathrow Airport Terminal 5, Heathrow Terminal 5, and Bus Station in around 10h 49m.
- Phone
- 0345 6000 650
- Website
- South Western Railway
Train from Poole to Upwey
- Ave. Duration
- 42 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £9–20
- 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 Dorchester South
- Ave. Duration
- 34 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £8–17
- 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)345 7000 125
- [email protected]
- Website
- Great Western Railway (GWR)
Train from Upwey to Castle Cary
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 1m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- £15–28
- Website
- Great Western Railway (GWR)
Train from Castle Cary to Exeter St Davids
- Ave. Duration
- 47 min
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- £24–45
- Website
- Great Western Railway (GWR)
Train from Exeter St Davids to St Austell
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 19m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £35–70
- Website
- Great Western Railway (GWR)
Train from Exeter St Davids to St Austell
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 19m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £35–70
- Website
- Great Western Railway (GWR)
- Phone
- +44 3447 369 123
- [email protected]
- Website
- Cross Country
Train from Exeter St Davids to St Austell
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 58m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- £35–60
- Website
- Cross Country
Train from Exeter St Davids to St Austell
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 58m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- £35–60
- Website
- Cross Country
Rome2Rio's guide to FlixBus
Contact Details
- Phone
- +49 30 300 137 300
- [email protected]
- Website
- Flixbus
Bus from Poole Seldown Coach Station to London Heathrow Airport Terminal 5
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 20m
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- £11–17
- Website
- Flixbus
- Phone
- +44 (0)3717 81 81 81
- Website
- National Express
Bus from Poole Seldown Coach Station to London Heathrow Airport Terminal 5
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 20m
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- £14–25
- Website
- National Express
Bus from Heathrow Terminal 5 to Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 15m
- Frequency
- Once a week
- Estimated price
- £40–70
- Website
- National Express
Bus from South Station to Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 54 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £2–4
- Website
- First in Wessex Dorset & South Somerset
Bus from Bus Station to Rail Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- £2–4
- Website
- First in Wessex Dorset & South Somerset
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Booking & Getting There
Poole to Charlestown bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at London Heathrow Airport 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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