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Poole to Penzance trains

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Trip Overview

The average train between Poole and Penzance takes 9h 10m and the fastest train takes 6h 42m. The train service runs several times per day from Poole to Penzance. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.

9h 10m
Duration
251 mi
Distance
£142
Average price
Every 4 hours
Frequency

Train via Castle Cary

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  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 Penzancetrain train
8h 13m
£108–219

Poole to Penzance train times

Trains run every 4 hours between Poole and Penzance. 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 Penzance at 1:07 PM. All services require a transfer at Upwey and take an average of 9h 10m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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Map of how to get from Poole to Penzance.ExpandLaunch map view
  • Distance: 251.1 mi
  • Duration: 9h 10m

What companies run services between Poole, England and Penzance, England?

You can take a train from Poole to Penzance via Upwey, Castle Cary, and Exeter St Davids in around 8h 13m.

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