There are 4 ways to get from Poole to Polzeath 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 Bodmin Parkwaytrain
7h 30m£156–253Drive 144.9 mi
cheapest- Drive from Poole to Polzeathcar 144.9 mi
3h 2m£36–52Bus
- Take the bus from Seldown Coach Station to Heathrow Terminal 5bus 035 / ...
- Take the bus from Heathrow Terminal 5 to Dennison Road Car Parkbus 805
11h 2m£48–87Bus, train
- Take the bus from Bus Station to Meeting House Lanebus X6
- Take the train from Salisbury to Exeter St Davidstrain
- Take the train from Exeter St Davids to Bodmin Parkwaytrain
10h 44m£72–142
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Poole to Polzeath is to drive which costs £35 - £55 and takes 3h 2m.
The fastest way to get from Poole to Polzeath is to drive which takes 3h 2m and costs £35 - £55.
No, there is no direct bus from Poole station to Polzeath. However, there are services departing from Seldown Coach Station and arriving at Beach via Heathrow Terminal 5 and Dennison Road Car Park. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 11h 2m.
No, there is no direct train from Poole to Polzeath. 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 30m.
The distance between Poole and Polzeath is 218 miles. The road distance is 145.7 miles.
The best way to get from Poole to Polzeath without a car is to train which takes 7h 30m and costs £150 - £260.
It takes approximately 7h 30m to get from Poole to Polzeath, including transfers.
Poole to Polzeath bus services, operated by National Express, depart from Seldown Coach Station.
Poole to Polzeath train services, operated by South Western Railway, depart from Poole station.
The best way to get from Poole to Polzeath is to train which takes 7h 30m and costs £150 - £260. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £45 - £90 and takes 11h 2m.
What companies run services between Poole, England and Polzeath, England?
You can take a train from Poole to Polzeath via Upwey, Castle Cary, Exeter St Davids, and Bodmin Parkway in around 7h 30m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Seldown Coach Station to Beach via Heathrow Terminal 5 and Dennison Road Car Park in around 11h 2m.
- 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 Salisbury to Exeter St Davids
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 56m
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- £30–70
- Website
- South Western Railway
- Phone
- +44 (0)3717 81 81 81
- Website
- National Express
Bus from Seldown Coach Station to Heathrow Terminal 5
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 20m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £13–23
- Website
- National Express
Bus from Heathrow Terminal 5 to Dennison Road Car Park
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 55m
- Frequency
- 6 times a week
- Estimated price
- £35–60
- Website
- National Express
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Booking & Getting There
Poole to Polzeath bus services, operated by National Express, arrive at Heathrow Terminal 5 station.
Poole to Polzeath train services, operated by South Western Railway, arrive at Upwey station.
Yes, the driving distance between Poole to Polzeath is 146 miles. It takes approximately 3h 2m to drive from Poole to Polzeath.
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