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

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There are 4 ways to get from Poole to Plymouth 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 Plymouthtrain train
    5h 46m
    £67–133

  2. Train, bus via Exeter

    cheapest
    1. Take the train from Poole to Weymouthtrain train
    2. Take the bus from Rail Station to Bus Stationbus bus 44A
    3. Take the bus from Bampfylde Street to Plymouth Coach Stationbus bus 501 / ...
    8h 6m
    £25–49

  3. Drive  119.2 mi

    1. Drive from Poole to Plymouthcar car 119.2 mi
    2h 22m
    £30–43

  4. Train, 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 Plymouthtrain train
    5h 52m
    £47–91

Poole to Plymouth by train

Calendar58Weekly Trains
Duration5h 46mAverage Duration
Ticket£67Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 172.6 mi
  • Duration: 5h 46m

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

You can take a train from Poole to Plymouth via Upwey, Castle Cary, and Exeter St Davids in around 5h 46m.

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