There are 4 ways to get from Poole to Rock 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 28m£151–248Drive 145.8 mi
cheapest- Drive from Poole to Rockcar 145.8 mi
3h 5m£37–53Bus
- 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
10h 36m£54–98Train, bus, line 57 bus
- Take the train from Poole to Weymouthtrain
- Take the bus from Weymouth station to Bus Stationbus X53 / ...
- Take the bus from Bus Station to Rail Stationbus X53 / ...
- Take the train from Axminster to Exeter St Davidstrain
- Take the train from Exeter St Davids to Bodmin Parkwaytrain
- Take the bus from Bodmin Parkway Station to Padstow Bus Terminusbus 57
8h 59m£59–115
Poole to Rock by bus
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Poole to Rock is to drive which costs £35 - £55 and takes 3h 5m.
The fastest way to get from Poole to Rock is to drive which takes 3h 5m and costs £35 - £55.
No, there is no direct bus from Poole station to Rock. However, there are services departing from Seldown Coach Station and arriving at Padstow Bus Terminus via Heathrow Terminal 5 and The Shire House Mount Folly. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 10h 36m.
No, there is no direct train from Poole to Rock. 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 28m.
The distance between Poole and Rock is 217 miles. The road distance is 146.6 miles.
The best way to get from Poole to Rock without a car is to train which takes 7h 28m and costs £150 - £250.
It takes approximately 7h 28m to get from Poole to Rock, including transfers.
Poole to Rock bus services, operated by National Express, depart from Seldown Coach Station.
Poole to Rock train services, operated by South Western Railway, depart from Poole station.
The best way to get from Poole to Rock is to train which takes 7h 28m and costs £150 - £250. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £50 - £100 and takes 10h 36m.
What companies run services between Poole, England and Rock, Cornwall, England?
You can take a train from Poole to Rock via Upwey, Castle Cary, Exeter St Davids, and Bodmin Parkway in around 7h 28m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Seldown Coach Station to Padstow Bus Terminus via Heathrow Terminal 5, Dennison Road Car Park, and The Shire House Mount Folly in around 10h 36m.
- 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 Poole to Weymouth
- Ave. Duration
- 48 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £10–23
- Website
- South Western Railway
Train from Axminster to Exeter St Davids
- Ave. Duration
- 38 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £10–22
- 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
- £15–25
- Website
- National Express
Bus from Heathrow Terminal 5 to Dennison Road Car Park
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 55m
- Frequency
- 6 times a week
- Estimated price
- £40–70
- Website
- National Express
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More Questions & Answers
Poole to Rock bus services, operated by National Express, arrive at Heathrow Terminal 5 station.
Poole to Rock train services, operated by South Western Railway, arrive at Upwey station.
Yes, the driving distance between Poole to Rock is 147 miles. It takes approximately 3h 5m to drive from Poole to Rock.
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