There are 5 ways to get from Poole to Falmouth 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 Trurotrain
8h 23m£90–181Train, bus
cheapest- Take the train from Poole to Weymouthtrain
- Take the bus from Rail Station to Bus Stationbus 44A
- Take the bus from Exeter to Falmouth University and University of Exeterbus
10h 20m£34–55Drive 172.7 mi
- Drive from Poole to Falmouthcar 172.7 mi
3h 26m£43–62Train, bus via Railway Station
- Take the train from Poole to Weymouthtrain
- Take the bus from Weymouth station to Bus Stationbus X53 / ...
- 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 Trurotrain
- Take the bus from Railway Station to The Moor Abus 32A
9h 31m£69–134Bus
- Take the bus from Seldown Coach Station to Heathrow Terminal 5bus 035 / ...
- Take the bus from Heathrow Terminal 5 to Argosbus 805
10h 55m£51–93
Poole to Falmouth by train
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Poole to Falmouth is to train and bus which costs £30 - £55 and takes 10h 20m.
The fastest way to get from Poole to Falmouth is to drive which takes 3h 26m and costs £40 - £65.
No, there is no direct bus from Poole station to Falmouth. However, there are services departing from Seldown Coach Station and arriving at Argos via Heathrow Terminal 5. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 10h 55m.
No, there is no direct train from Poole to Falmouth. However, there are services departing from Poole and arriving at Penmere via Upwey, Castle Cary, Exeter St Davids and Truro. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 23m.
The distance between Poole and Falmouth is 237 miles. The road distance is 173.7 miles.
The best way to get from Poole to Falmouth without a car is to train which takes 8h 23m and costs £90 - £190.
It takes approximately 8h 23m to get from Poole to Falmouth, including transfers.
Poole to Falmouth bus services, operated by National Express, depart from Seldown Coach Station.
Poole to Falmouth train services, operated by South Western Railway, depart from Poole station.
The best way to get from Poole to Falmouth is to train which takes 8h 23m and costs £90 - £190. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £50 - £95 and takes 10h 55m.
What companies run services between Poole, England and Falmouth, England?
You can take a train from Poole to Penmere via Upwey, Castle Cary, Exeter St Davids, and Truro in around 8h 23m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Seldown Coach Station to Argos via Heathrow Terminal 5 in around 10h 55m.
- 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 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
- +44 345 241 8000
- [email protected]
- Website
- Stagecoach South West
Bus from Rail Station to Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 31m
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- £3–4
- Website
- Stagecoach South West
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Booking & Getting There
Poole to Falmouth bus services, operated by National Express, arrive at Heathrow Terminal 5 station.
Poole to Falmouth train services, operated by South Western Railway, arrive at Upwey station.
Yes, the driving distance between Poole to Falmouth is 174 miles. It takes approximately 3h 26m to drive from Poole to Falmouth.
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