What is the cheapest way to get from Poole to Boscastle?

The cheapest way to get from Poole to Boscastle is to bus and train which costs £28 - £60 and takes 10h 33m.

What is the fastest way to get from Poole to Boscastle?

The fastest way to get from Poole to Boscastle is to drive which takes 2h 44m and costs £30 - £50.

How far is it from Poole to Boscastle?

The distance between Poole and Boscastle is 221 miles. The road distance is 135.2 miles.

How do I travel from Poole to Boscastle without a car?

The best way to get from Poole to Boscastle without a car is to train which takes 7h 43m and costs £130 - £260.

How long does it take to get from Poole to Boscastle?

It takes approximately 7h 43m to get from Poole to Boscastle, including transfers.

Can I drive from Poole to Boscastle?

Yes, the driving distance between Poole to Boscastle is 135 miles. It takes approximately 2h 44m to drive from Poole to Boscastle.

Where can I stay near Boscastle?

There are 1744+ hotels available in Boscastle.

Poole to Boscastle - 4 ways to travel via train, bus, and car

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

Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.

Train
best
1. Take the train from Poole to Upwey
2. Take the train from Upwey to Castle Cary
3. Take the train from Castle Cary to Exeter St Davids
4. Take the train from Exeter St Davids to Bodmin Parkway
7h 43m
£133–259
Bus, train
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Bus Station to Meeting House LaneX6
2. Take the train from Salisbury to Exeter St Davids
3. Take the bus from Railway Station to The Strand6
10h 33m
£28–60
Drive 134.4 mi
1. Drive from Poole to Boscastle134.4 mi
2h 44m
£34–49
Train, bus
1. Take the train from Poole to Upwey
2. Take the train from Upwey to Castle Cary
3. Take the train from Castle Cary to Exeter St Davids
4. Take the bus from Railway Station to The Strand6
9h 58m
£77–115

Poole to Boscastle by bus and train

65Weekly Services

10h 33mAverage Duration

£28Cheapest Price

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Distance: 219.2 mi
Duration: 7h 43m

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

You can take a train from Poole to Boscastle via Upwey, Castle Cary, Exeter St Davids, and Bodmin Parkway in around 7h 43m.

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