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

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There are 5 ways to get from Poole to Porthtowan 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 Redruthtrain train
    9h 10m
    £91–183

  2. Drive  167.8 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Poole to Porthtowancar car 167.8 mi
    3h 15m
    £42–61

  3. Train, bus, line 30 bus, line 304 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 Trinity Squarebus bus X53 / ...
    4. Take the bus from Trinity Square to Ilminster Road Buswaybus bus 30
    5. Take the bus from Taunton BP Garage to Trurobus bus
    6. Take the bus from Bus Station to Porthtowan Turnbus bus 304
    11h 9m

  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 Trurotrain train
    9h 30m
    £71–132

  5. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Seldown Coach Station to Heathrow Terminal 5bus bus 035 / ...
    2. Take the bus from Heathrow Terminal 5 to Bus Stationbus bus 805
    12h 7m
    £56–99

Poole to Porthtowan by train and bus

Calendar50Weekly Services
Duration9h 10mAverage Duration
Ticket£91Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 240.4 mi
  • Duration: 9h 10m

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

You can take a train from Poole to Porthtowan Turn via Upwey, Castle Cary, Exeter St Davids, Redruth, and Railway Station in around 9h 10m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Seldown Coach Station to Porthtowan Turn via Heathrow Terminal 5 and Bus Station in around 12h 7m.

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