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How to get fromPoole to St Ivesby train, bus, or car

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There are 4 ways to get from Poole to St Ives 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 St Erthtrain train
    8h 48m
    £97–191

  2. Drive  183 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Poole to St Ivescar car 183 mi
    3h 34m
    £46–66

  3. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Seldown Coach Station to Heathrow Central Bus Stationbus bus 035 / ...
    2. Take the bus from Heathrow Central Bus Station to Foundry Squarebus bus 406
    11h 55m
    £64–104

  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 St Erthtrain train
    8h 58m
    £79–149

Poole to St Ives by train

Calendar58Weekly Trains
Duration8h 48mAverage Duration
Ticket£97Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 249.5 mi
  • Duration: 8h 48m

What companies run services between Poole, England and St Ives, Cornwall, England?

You can take a train from Poole to St Ives (Cornwall) via Upwey, Castle Cary, Exeter St Davids, and St Erth in around 8h 48m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Seldown Coach Station to The Terrace via Heathrow Central Bus Station and Foundry Square in around 11h 55m.

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