What is the cheapest way to get from Poole to Padstow?

The cheapest way to get from Poole to Padstow is to drive which costs £35 - £55 and takes 3h 8m.

What is the fastest way to get from Poole to Padstow?

The fastest way to get from Poole to Padstow is to drive which takes 3h 8m and costs £35 - £55.

Is there a direct bus between Poole and Padstow?

No, there is no direct bus from Poole station to Padstow. However, there are services departing from Seldown Coach Station and arriving at New Street via Heathrow Central Bus Station and The Shire House Mount Folly. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 11h 22m.

Is there a direct train between Poole and Padstow?

No, there is no direct train from Poole to Padstow. However, there are services departing from Poole and arriving at Bodmin Parkway via Upwey, Castle Cary and Exeter St Davids. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 27m.

How far is it from Poole to Padstow?

The distance between Poole and Padstow is 219 miles. The road distance is 151.8 miles.

How do I travel from Poole to Padstow without a car?

The best way to get from Poole to Padstow without a car is to train which takes 7h 27m and costs £120 - £220.

How long does it take to get from Poole to Padstow?

It takes approximately 7h 27m to get from Poole to Padstow, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Poole to Padstow bus from?

Poole to Padstow bus services, operated by National Express, depart from Seldown Coach Station.

Where do I catch the Poole to Padstow train from?

Poole to Padstow train services, operated by South Western Railway, depart from Poole station.

Train or bus from Poole to Padstow?

The best way to get from Poole to Padstow is to train which takes 7h 27m and costs £120 - £220. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £65 - £170 and takes 11h 22m.

Where does the Poole to Padstow bus arrive?

Poole to Padstow bus services, operated by National Express, arrive at Heathrow Central Bus Station.

Where does the Poole to Padstow train arrive?

Poole to Padstow train services, operated by South Western Railway, arrive at Upwey station.

Can I drive from Poole to Padstow?

Yes, the driving distance between Poole to Padstow is 152 miles. It takes approximately 3h 8m to drive from Poole to Padstow.

Where can I stay near Padstow?

There are 3095+ hotels available in Padstow.

Poole to Padstow - 4 ways to travel via train, bus, car, and line 57 bus

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

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Poole to Upweytrain
2. Take the train from Upwey to Castle Carytrain
3. Take the train from Castle Cary to Exeter St Davidstrain
4. Take the train from Exeter St Davids to Bodmin Parkwaytrain
7h 27m
£128–218
Drive 150.9 mi
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1. Drive from Poole to Padstowcar 150.9 mi
3h 8m
£38–54
Bus
1. Take the bus from Seldown Coach Station to Heathrow Central Bus Stationbus 035
2. Take the bus from Heathrow Central Bus Station to Dennison Road Car Parkbus 406 / ...
11h 22m
£68–170
Train, bus, line 57 bus
1. Take the train from Poole to Weymouthtrain
2. Take the bus from Weymouth station to Bus Stationbus X53 / ...
3. Take the bus from Bus Station to Rail Stationbus X53 / ...
4. Take the train from Axminster to Exeter St Davidstrain
5. Take the train from Exeter St Davids to Bodmin Parkwaytrain
6. Take the bus from Bodmin Parkway Station to New Streetbus 57
9h 38m
£66–126

Poole to Padstow by bus

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Distance: 218.1 mi
Duration: 7h 27m

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 27m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Seldown Coach Station to New Street via Heathrow Central Bus Station, Dennison Road Car Park, and The Shire House Mount Folly in around 11h 22m.

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