The average train between Poole and Penryn takes 9h 4m and the fastest train takes 6h 21m. The train service runs several times per day from Poole to Penryn. 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 every 4 hours between Poole and Penryn. 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 Penryn at 12:58 PM. All services require a transfer at Upwey and take an average of 9h 4m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.




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Want to know about travelling from Poole to Penryn? 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 Penryn. However, there are services departing from Poole station and arriving at Penryn station via Upwey. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 9h 4m.
Poole to Penryn train services, operated by South Western Railway, depart from Poole station.
Poole to Penryn train services, operated by South Western Railway, arrive at Truro station.
Book your Poole to Penryn train tickets online with South Western Railway and Great Western Railway (GWR).
The distance between Poole and Penryn is 229 km. The road distance is 376 km.
You can take a train from Poole to Penryn via Upwey, Castle Cary, Exeter St Davids, and Truro in around 8h 11m.