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How to get fromPoole to Padstowby train, bus, or car

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There are 4 ways to get from Poole to Padstow by train, bus, or car

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  1. Train

    best
    1. Take the train from Poole to Upweytrain train
    2. Take the train from Upwey to Castle Carytrain train
    3. Take the train from Castle Cary to Exeter St Davidstrain train
    4. Take the train from Exeter St Davids to Bodmin Parkwaytrain train
    7h 31m
    £161–263

  2. Drive  150.9 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Poole to Padstowcar car 150.9 mi
    3h 8m
    £38–54

  3. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Seldown Coach Station to Heathrow Terminal 5bus bus 035 / ...
    2. Take the bus from Heathrow Terminal 5 to Dennison Road Car Parkbus bus 805
    11h
    £54–99

  4. Train, bus, line 57 bus

    1. Take the train from Poole to Weymouthtrain train
    2. Take the bus from Weymouth station to Bus Stationbus bus X53 / ...
    3. Take the bus from Bus Station to Rail Stationbus bus X53 / ...
    4. Take the train from Axminster to Exeter St Davidstrain train
    5. Take the train from Exeter St Davids to Bodmin Parkwaytrain train
    6. Take the bus from Bodmin Parkway Station to New Streetbus bus 57
    9h 41m
    £59–114

Poole to Padstow by bus

Calendar3Weekly Buses
Duration11hAverage Duration
Ticket£54Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 218.1 mi
  • Duration: 7h 31m

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

You can take a train from Poole to Padstow via Upwey, Castle Cary, Exeter St Davids, and Bodmin Parkway in around 7h 31m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Seldown Coach Station to New Street via Heathrow Terminal 5, Dennison Road Car Park, and The Shire House Mount Folly in around 11h.

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