There are 5 ways to get from Poole to Penryn by train, bus, or car
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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 19m£89–180Train, 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 1m£34–55Drive 170.6 mi
- Drive from Poole to Penryncar 170.6 mi
3h 22m£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 Sparbus 32A
9h 15m£69–134Bus
- Take the bus from Seldown Coach Station to Heathrow Terminal 5bus 035 / ...
- Take the bus from Heathrow Terminal 5 to Bridgebus 805
10h 45m£51–93
Poole to Penryn by train
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Poole to Penryn is to train and bus which costs £30 - £55 and takes 10h 1m.
The fastest way to get from Poole to Penryn is to drive which takes 3h 22m and costs £40 - £65.
No, there is no direct bus from Poole station to Penryn. However, there are services departing from Seldown Coach Station and arriving at Bridge via Heathrow Terminal 5. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 10h 45m.
No, there is no direct train from Poole to Penryn. However, there are services departing from Poole and arriving at Penryn via Upwey, Castle Cary, Exeter St Davids and Truro. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 19m.
The distance between Poole and Penryn is 235 miles. The road distance is 171.6 miles.
The best way to get from Poole to Penryn without a car is to train which takes 8h 19m and costs £85 - £180.
It takes approximately 8h 19m to get from Poole to Penryn, including transfers.
Poole to Penryn bus services, operated by National Express, depart from Seldown Coach Station.
Poole to Penryn train services, operated by South Western Railway, depart from Poole station.
The best way to get from Poole to Penryn is to train which takes 8h 19m and costs £85 - £180. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £50 - £95 and takes 10h 45m.
What companies run services between Poole, England and Penryn, Cornwall, England?
You can take a train from Poole to Penryn via Upwey, Castle Cary, Exeter St Davids, and Truro in around 8h 19m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Seldown Coach Station to Bridge via Heathrow Terminal 5 in around 10h 45m.
- 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 Penryn bus services, operated by National Express, arrive at Heathrow Terminal 5 station.
Poole to Penryn train services, operated by South Western Railway, arrive at Upwey station.
Yes, the driving distance between Poole to Penryn is 172 miles. It takes approximately 3h 22m to drive from Poole to Penryn.
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