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

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There are 4 ways to get from Poole to Porthleven 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 St Erthtrain train
    8h 31m
    £146–253

  2. Drive  181.9 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Poole to Porthlevencar car 181.9 mi
    3h 34m
    £46–66

  3. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Poole Seldown Coach Station to London Heathrow Airport Terminal 5bus bus Uk061
    2. Take the bus from Heathrow Terminal 5 to Bus Stationbus bus 805
    13h 26m
    £64–113

  4. Train, bus, line 2 bus

    1. Take the train from Poole to Dorchester Southtrain train
    2. Take the bus from South Station to Bus Stationbus bus X51
    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 Penzancetrain train
    6. Take the bus from Bus Station to Harbour Bus Shelterbus bus 2 / ...
    10h 23m
    £75–148

Poole to Porthleven by bus

Calendar4Weekly Buses
Duration13h 26mAverage Duration
Ticket£64Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 256.2 mi
  • Duration: 8h 31m

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

You can take a train from Poole to Porthleven via Upwey, Castle Cary, Exeter St Davids, and St Erth in around 8h 31m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Poole Seldown Coach Station to Harbour Bus Shelter via London Heathrow Airport Terminal 5, Heathrow Terminal 5, and Bus Station in around 13h 26m.

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