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There are 4 ways to get from Cornwall to Poole by train, bus, or car

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  1. Train

    best
    1. Take the train from Par to Castle Carytrain train
    2. Take the train from Castle Cary to Upweytrain train
    3. Take the train from Upwey to Pooletrain train
    7h 12m
    £86–161
  2. Drive  144.6 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Cornwall to Poolecar car 144.6 mi
    2h 52m
    £36–52
  3. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Dennison Road Car Park to Heathrow Terminal 5bus bus 805
    2. Take the bus from London Heathrow Airport Terminal 5 to Poole Seldown Coach Stationbus bus Uk061
    10h 28m
    £48–94
  4. Line 26 bus, train, bus

    1. Take the bus from Roundabout to Bodmin Parkway Stationbus bus 26
    2. Take the train from Bodmin Parkway to Exeter St Davidstrain train
    3. Take the train from Exeter St Davids to Axminstertrain train
    4. Take the bus from Rail Station to Bus Stationbus bus X53 / ...
    5. Take the bus from Bus Station to Bus Garagebus bus X53 / ...
    6. Take the train from Weymouth to Pooletrain train
    8h 14m
    £58–114

Cornwall to Poole by train

Calendar3Weekly Trains
Duration7h 12mAverage Duration
Ticket£86Cheapest Price
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What companies run services between Cornwall, England and Poole, England?

You can take a train from Luxulyan to Poole via Par, Castle Cary, and Upwey in around 7h 12m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Beam Villas to Poole Seldown Coach Station via Mount Folly, Dennison Road Car Park, Heathrow Terminal 5, and London Heathrow Airport Terminal 5 in around 10h 28m.

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