There are 4 ways to get from Poole to Truro by train, bus, or car
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Train via Castle Cary
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 Trurotrain
7h 36m£98–193Drive 161.8 mi
cheapest- Drive from Poole to Trurocar 161.8 mi
3h 11m£40–58Bus
- Take the bus from Seldown Coach Station to Heathrow Central Bus Stationbus 035
- Take the bus from Heathrow Central Bus Station to Bus Stationbus 504
10h 40m£70–167Train
- Take the train from Poole to Weymouthtrain
- Take the train from Axminster to Exeter St Davidstrain
- Take the train from Exeter St Davids to Trurotrain
8h 5m£73–148
Poole to Truro by train
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Poole to Truro is to drive which costs £40 - £60 and takes 3h 11m.
The fastest way to get from Poole to Truro is to drive which takes 3h 11m and costs £40 - £60.
No, there is no direct bus from Poole station to Truro station. However, there are services departing from Seldown Coach Station and arriving at Bus Station via Heathrow Central Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 10h 40m.
No, there is no direct train from Poole to Truro. However, there are services departing from Poole and arriving at Truro via Upwey, Castle Cary and Exeter St Davids. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 36m.
The distance between Poole and Truro is 227 miles. The road distance is 162.8 miles.
The best way to get from Poole to Truro without a car is to train via Castle Cary which takes 7h 36m and costs £95 - £200.
It takes approximately 7h 36m to get from Poole to Truro, including transfers.
Poole to Truro bus services, operated by National Express, depart from Seldown Coach Station.
Poole to Truro train services, operated by South Western Railway, depart from Poole station.
The best way to get from Poole to Truro is to train via Castle Cary which takes 7h 36m and costs £95 - £200. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £65 - £170 and takes 10h 40m.
What companies run services between Poole, England and Truro, England?
You can take a train from Poole to Truro via Upwey, Castle Cary, and Exeter St Davids in around 7h 36m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Seldown Coach Station to Bus Station via Heathrow Central Bus Station in around 10h 40m.
- Phone
- 0345 6000 650
- Website
- South Western Railway
Train from Poole to Upwey
- Ave. Duration
- 40 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £10–24
- Website
- South Western Railway
Train from Poole to Weymouth
- Ave. Duration
- 48 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £11–26
- Website
- South Western Railway
Train from Axminster to Exeter St Davids
- Ave. Duration
- 39 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £11–25
- Website
- South Western Railway
- Phone
- +44 (0)3717 81 81 81
- Website
- National Express
Bus from Seldown Coach Station to Heathrow Central Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 40m
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- £19–50
- Website
- National Express
Bus from Heathrow Central Bus Station to Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 7h
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- £50–120
- Website
- National Express
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More Questions & Answers
Poole to Truro bus services, operated by National Express, arrive at Heathrow Central Bus Station.
Poole to Truro train services, operated by South Western Railway, arrive at Upwey station.
Yes, the driving distance between Poole to Truro is 163 miles. It takes approximately 3h 11m to drive from Poole to Truro.
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