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

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

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

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

Is there a direct bus between Poole and Cornwall?

No, there is no direct bus from Poole station to Cornwall. However, there are services departing from Seldown Coach Station and arriving at Roundabout via Heathrow Central Bus Station and The Shire House Mount Folly. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 10h 16m.

Is there a direct train between Poole and Cornwall?

No, there is no direct train from Poole to Cornwall. However, there are services departing from Poole and arriving at Luxulyan via Upwey, Castle Cary, Exeter St Davids and Par. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 22m.

How far is it from Poole to Cornwall?

The distance between Poole and Cornwall is 212 miles. The road distance is 144.8 miles.

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

The best way to get from Poole to Cornwall without a car is to train which takes 8h 22m and costs £85 - £190.

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

It takes approximately 8h 22m to get from Poole to Cornwall, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Poole to Cornwall bus from?

Poole to Cornwall bus services, operated by National Express, depart from Seldown Coach Station.

Where do I catch the Poole to Cornwall train from?

Poole to Cornwall train services, operated by South Western Railway, depart from Poole station.

Train or bus from Poole to Cornwall?

The best way to get from Poole to Cornwall is to train which takes 8h 22m and costs £85 - £190. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £65 - £160 and takes 10h 16m.

Where does the Poole to Cornwall bus arrive?

Poole to Cornwall bus services, operated by National Express, arrive at Heathrow Central Bus Station.

Where does the Poole to Cornwall train arrive?

Poole to Cornwall train services, operated by South Western Railway, arrive at Upwey station.

Can I drive from Poole to Cornwall?

Yes, the driving distance between Poole to Cornwall is 145 miles. It takes approximately 2h 50m to drive from Poole to Cornwall.

How do I get a train ticket from Poole to Cornwall?

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Where can I stay near Cornwall?

There are 3635+ hotels available in Cornwall.

Poole to Cornwall - 4 ways to travel via train, bus, car, and line 26 bus

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

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Poole to Upweytrain
2. Take the train from Upwey to Castle Carytrain
3. Take the train from Castle Cary to Exeter St Davidstrain
4. Take the train from Exeter St Davids to Partrain
8h 22m
£89–188
Drive 143.9 mi
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1. Drive from Poole to Cornwallcar 143.9 mi
2h 50m
£35–51
Bus
1. Take the bus from Seldown Coach Station to Heathrow Central Bus Stationbus 035
2. Take the bus from Heathrow Central Bus Station to Dennison Road Car Parkbus 406 / ...
10h 16m
£67–159
Train, bus, line 26 bus
1. Take the train from Poole to Weymouthtrain
2. Take the bus from Weymouth station to Bus Stationbus X53 / ...
3. Take the bus from Bus Station to Rail Stationbus X53 / ...
4. Take the train from Axminster to Exeter St Davidstrain
5. Take the train from Exeter St Davids to Bodmin Parkwaytrain
6. Take the bus from Bodmin Parkway Station to Roundaboutbus 26
8h 30m

Poole to Cornwall by train

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Distance: 210.7 mi
Duration: 8h 22m

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

You can take a train from Poole to Luxulyan via Upwey, Castle Cary, Exeter St Davids, and Par in around 8h 22m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Seldown Coach Station to Roundabout via Heathrow Central Bus Station, Dennison Road Car Park, and The Shire House Mount Folly in around 10h 16m.

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