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How to get fromCornwall to Pooleby train, bus, or car

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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, bus via Bridport

    best
    1. Take the train from St Austell to Exeter St Davidstrain train
    2. Take the train from Exeter St Davids to Axminstertrain train
    3. Take the bus from Rail Station to Bus Stationbus bus X53 / ...
    4. Take the bus from Bus Station to Kings Statuebus bus X53 / ...
    5. Take the train from Weymouth to Pooletrain train
    7h 36m

  2. Drive 144.6 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Cornwall to Poolecar car 144.6 mi
    2h 51m
    £36–52

  3. Train

    1. Take the train from Par to Exeter St Davidstrain train
    2. Take the train from Exeter St Davids to Castle Carytrain train
    3. Take the train from Castle Cary to Upweytrain train
    4. Take the train from Upwey to Pooletrain train
    7h 38m
    £86–193

  4. Train, bus

    1. Take the train from Bodmin Parkway to Exeter St Davidstrain train
    2. Take the train from Exeter St Davids to Salisburytrain train
    3. Take the bus from Meeting House Lane to Bus Stationbus bus X6
    8h 35m
    £79–164

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  • Distance: 187.6 mi
  • Duration: 7h 36m

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

You can take a train from Luxulyan to Poole via Par, Exeter St Davids, Castle Cary, and Upwey in around 7h 38m.

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