The average train between Poole and Cornwall takes 9h 59m and the fastest train takes 6h 17m. The train service runs several times per day from Poole to Cornwall. 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 5 times a day between Poole and Cornwall. The earliest departure is at 6:24 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Poole is at 11:51 PM which arrives into Cornwall at 12:40 PM. All services require a transfer at Upwey and take an average of 9h 59m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.
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Want to know about travelling from Poole to Cornwall? We have put together a list of the most frequently asked questions from our users such as: What is the cheapest mode of transport? What is the quickest option? How much do tickets usually cost? and many more.
No, there is no direct train from Poole to Cornwall. However, there are services departing from Poole station and arriving at Cornwall station via Upwey. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 9h 59m.
Poole to Cornwall train services, operated by South Western Railway, depart from Poole station.
Poole to Cornwall train services, operated by South Western Railway, arrive at Par station.
Book your Poole to Cornwall train tickets online with South Western Railway and Great Western Railway (GWR).
The distance between Poole and Cornwall is 198.1 km. The road distance is 339 km.
You can take a train from Poole to Luxulyan via Upwey, Castle Cary, Exeter St Davids, and Par in around 8h 20m.