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

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

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  1. Train via Castle Cary

    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 Penzancetrain train
    8h 15m
    £108–219

  2. Drive 184.7 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Poole to Penzancecar car 184.7 mi
    3h 32m
    £45–65

  3. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Seldown Coach Station to Heathrow Central Bus Stationbus bus 035
    2. Take the bus from Heathrow Central Bus Station to Bus Stationbus bus 406 / ...
    11h 15m
    £74–186

  4. Train

    1. Take the train from Poole to Weymouthtrain train
    2. Take the train from Axminster to Exeter St Davidstrain train
    3. Take the train from Exeter St Davids to Penzancetrain train
    8h 23m
    £78–163

Poole to Penzance by train

Calendar58Weekly Trains
Duration8h 15mAverage Duration
Ticket£108Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 251.1 mi
  • Duration: 8h 15m

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

You can take a train from Poole to Penzance via Upwey, Castle Cary, and Exeter St Davids in around 8h 15m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Seldown Coach Station to Bus Station via Heathrow Central Bus Station in around 11h 15m.

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