The average train between Penzance and Poole takes 8h 38m and the fastest train takes 6h 55m. The train runs, on average, 4 times per week from Penzance to Poole. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.
Trains run 4 times a week between Penzance and Poole. The earliest departure is at 9:09 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Penzance is at 5:55 PM which arrives into Poole at 6:40 AM. All services require a transfer at Castle Cary and take an average of 8h 38m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.
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No, there is no direct train from Penzance to Poole. However, there are services departing from Penzance station and arriving at Poole station via Castle Cary. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 38m.
Penzance to Poole train services, operated by Great Western Railway (GWR), depart from Penzance station.
Penzance to Poole train services, operated by Great Western Railway (GWR), arrive at Poole station.
Book your Penzance to Poole train tickets online with Great Western Railway (GWR) and South Western Railway.
The distance between Penzance and Poole is 260.3 km. The road distance is 404 km.
You can take a train from Penzance to Poole via Castle Cary and Upwey in around 7h 2m.
