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How to get fromPoole to Cornwallby train, bus or car

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

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  1. 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 Bodmin Parkwaytrain
    8h 15m
    £83–191

  2. Drive 144.1 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Poole to Cornwallcar144.1 mi
    2h 49m
    £36–51

  3. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Seldown Coach Station to Heathrow Central Bus StationbusUk061
    2. Take the bus from Heathrow Central Bus Station to Bus Stationbus404 / ...
    11h 35m
    £42–94

  4. Train, bus

    1. Take the train from Poole to Weymouthtrain
    2. Take the bus from Weymouth station to Bus StationbusX53
    3. Take the bus from Bus Station to Rail StationbusX53 / ...
    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 Roundaboutbus26
    8h 26m

Poole to Cornwall by train and bus

Calendar61Weekly Services
Duration8h 15mAverage Duration
Ticket£83Cheapest Price
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What companies run services between Poole, England and Cornwall, England?

You can take a train from Poole to Roundabout via Upwey, Castle Cary, Exeter St Davids, Bodmin Parkway, and Bodmin Parkway Station in around 8h 15m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Seldown Coach Station to Bowling Green Turn via Heathrow Central Bus Station and Bus Station in around 11h 35m.

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