There are 4 ways to get from Poole to Penzance (Station) by train, bus, or car
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Train via Castle Cary
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 Penzancetrain
8h 15m£108–219Drive 184.4 mi
cheapest- Drive from Poole to Penzance (Station)car 184.4 mi
3h 31m£45–65Bus
- Take the bus from Seldown Coach Station to Heathrow Central Bus Stationbus 035
- Take the bus from Heathrow Central Bus Station to Bus Stationbus 406 / ...
11h 20m£74–185Train
- Take the train from Poole to Weymouthtrain
- Take the train from Axminster to Exeter St Davidstrain
- Take the train from Exeter St Davids to Penzancetrain
8h 25m£78–163
Poole to Penzance (Station) by train
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Poole to Penzance (Station) is to drive which costs £45 - £65 and takes 3h 31m.
The fastest way to get from Poole to Penzance (Station) is to drive which takes 3h 31m and costs £45 - £65.
No, there is no direct bus from Poole station to Penzance (Station) station. However, there are services departing from Seldown Coach Station and arriving at Bus Station via Heathrow Central Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 11h 20m.
No, there is no direct train from Poole to Penzance (Station). However, there are services departing from Poole and arriving at Penzance via Upwey, Castle Cary and Exeter St Davids. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 15m.
The distance between Poole and Penzance (Station) is 253 miles. The road distance is 185.4 miles.
The best way to get from Poole to Penzance (Station) without a car is to train via Castle Cary which takes 8h 15m and costs £100 - £220.
It takes approximately 8h 15m to get from Poole to Penzance (Station), including transfers.
Poole to Penzance (Station) bus services, operated by National Express, depart from Seldown Coach Station.
Poole to Penzance (Station) train services, operated by South Western Railway, depart from Poole station.
The best way to get from Poole to Penzance (Station) is to train via Castle Cary which takes 8h 15m and costs £100 - £220. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £70 - £190 and takes 11h 20m.
What companies run services between Poole, England and Penzance (Station), 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 20m.
- Phone
- 0345 6000 650
- Website
- southwesternrailway.com
Train from Poole to Upwey
- Ave. Duration
- 40 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £10–25
- Website
- https://www.southwesternrailway.com/
Train from Poole to Weymouth
- Ave. Duration
- 49 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £11–27
- Website
- https://www.southwesternrailway.com/
Train from Axminster to Exeter St Davids
- Ave. Duration
- 39 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £11–26
- Website
- https://www.southwesternrailway.com/
- Phone
- +44 (0)345 7000 125
- [email protected]
- Website
- gwr.com
Train from Upwey to Castle Cary
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 1m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- £16–35
- Website
- https://www.gwr.com/
Train from Castle Cary to Exeter St Davids
- Ave. Duration
- 48 min
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- £26–50
- Website
- https://www.gwr.com/
Train from Exeter St Davids to Penzance
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 14m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £55–110
- Website
- https://www.gwr.com/
Train from Exeter St Davids to Penzance
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 14m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £55–110
- Website
- https://www.gwr.com/
- Phone
- +44 3447 369 123
- [email protected]
- Website
- crosscountrytrains.co.uk
Train from Exeter St Davids to Penzance
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 56m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- £70–100
- Website
- https://www.crosscountrytrains.co.uk/
Train from Exeter St Davids to Penzance
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 56m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- £70–100
- Website
- https://www.crosscountrytrains.co.uk/
- Phone
- +44 (0)3717 81 81 81
- Website
- nationalexpress.com
Bus from Seldown Coach Station to Heathrow Central Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 30m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £19–45
- Website
- https://www.nationalexpress.com/en
Bus from Heathrow Central Bus Station to Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 50m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- £55–140
- Website
- https://www.nationalexpress.com/en
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More Questions & Answers
Poole to Penzance (Station) bus services, operated by National Express, arrive at Heathrow Central Bus Station.
Poole to Penzance (Station) train services, operated by South Western Railway, arrive at Upwey station.
Yes, the driving distance between Poole to Penzance (Station) is 185 miles. It takes approximately 3h 31m to drive from Poole to Penzance (Station).
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