There are 6 ways to get from Poole to Croyde Bay by train, bus, or car
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Train
best- Take the train from Poole to Upweytrain
- Take the train from Upwey to Castle Carytrain
- Take the train from Castle Cary to Exeter St Davidstrain
- Take the train from Exeter St Davids to Barnstapletrain
7h 57m£65–113Drive 116 mi
cheapest- Drive from Poole to Croyde Baycar 116 mi
2h 42m£29–41Bus, train
- Take the bus from Bus Station to Meeting House Lanebus X6
- Take the train from Salisbury to Exeter St Davidstrain
- Take the train from Exeter St Davids to Barnstapletrain
8h 41m£34–70Train, bus via Willand
- Take the train from Poole to Upweytrain
- Take the train from Upwey to Castle Carytrain
- Take the train from Castle Cary to Tiverton Parkwaytrain
- Take the bus from Bus Station to Bus Stationbus 502
8h 18m£79–134Train, bus
- Take the train from Poole to Southampton Centraltrain
- Take the train from Southampton Central to Bristol Temple Meadstrain
- Take the bus from Bus Station to Bus Stationbus 502
8h 54m£52–171Bus
- Take the bus from Seldown Coach Station to Heathrow Central Bus Stationbus 035
- Take the bus from Heathrow Central Bus Station to Bus Stationbus 502
9h 41m£47–103
Poole to Croyde Bay by train and bus
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Poole to Croyde Bay is to drive which costs £28 - £45 and takes 2h 42m.
The fastest way to get from Poole to Croyde Bay is to drive which takes 2h 42m and costs £28 - £45.
No, there is no direct bus from Poole station to Croyde Bay. However, there are services departing from Seldown Coach Station and arriving at Ruda Holiday Park via Heathrow Central Bus Station and Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 9h 41m.
The distance between Poole and Croyde Bay is 172 miles. The road distance is 116.6 miles.
The best way to get from Poole to Croyde Bay without a car is to train which takes 7h 57m and costs £65 - £120.
It takes approximately 7h 57m to get from Poole to Croyde Bay, including transfers.
Poole to Croyde Bay bus services, operated by National Express, depart from Seldown Coach Station.
The best way to get from Poole to Croyde Bay is to train which takes 7h 57m and costs £65 - £120. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £45 - £110 and takes 9h 41m.
Poole to Croyde Bay bus services, operated by National Express, arrive at Heathrow Central Bus Station.
Yes, the driving distance between Poole to Croyde Bay is 117 miles. It takes approximately 2h 42m to drive from Poole to Croyde Bay.
What companies run services between Poole, England and Croyde Bay, Devon, England?
You can take a train from Poole to Bay Holiday Village via Upwey, Castle Cary, Exeter St Davids, Barnstaple, Rail Station, and Bus Station in around 7h 57m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Seldown Coach Station to Ruda Holiday Park via Heathrow Central Bus Station and Bus Station in around 9h 41m.
- Phone
- 0345 6000 650
- Website
- southwesternrailway.com
Train from Poole to Upwey
- Ave. Duration
- 40 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £9–18
- Website
- https://www.southwesternrailway.com/
Train from Salisbury to Exeter St Davids
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 55m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £18–50
- Website
- https://www.southwesternrailway.com/
Train from Poole to Southampton Central
- Ave. Duration
- 47 min
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- £8–23
- Website
- https://www.southwesternrailway.com/
- Phone
- +44 3457 000 125
- gwr.feedback@gwr.com
- Website
- gwr.com
Train from Upwey to Castle Cary
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 1m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- £21–40
- Website
- https://www.gwr.com/
- Anytime Day Single
- £21–26
- Anytime Day Single 1st Class
- £28–40
Train from Castle Cary to Exeter St Davids
- Ave. Duration
- 57 min
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- £23–40
- Website
- https://www.gwr.com/
Train from Exeter St Davids to Barnstaple
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 7m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £8–9
- Website
- https://www.gwr.com/
Train from Castle Cary to Tiverton Parkway
- Ave. Duration
- 34 min
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- £23–45
- Website
- https://www.gwr.com/
- Anytime Day Single
- £23–29
- Anytime Day Single 1st Class
- £30–45
Train from Southampton Central to Bristol Temple Meads
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 42m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £19–110
- Website
- https://www.gwr.com/
- Phone
- +44 1202 338420
- enquiries@morebus.co.uk
- Website
- morebus.co.uk
Bus from Bus Station to Meeting House Lane
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 32m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £2
- Website
- https://www.morebus.co.uk/
- Phone
- 08717 81 81 81
- Website
- nationalexpress.com
Bus from Bus Station to Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 50 min
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- £22–25
- Website
- https://www.nationalexpress.com/en
Bus from Seldown Coach Station to Heathrow Central Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 45m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £15–40
- Website
- https://www.nationalexpress.com/en
Bus from Heathrow Central Bus Station to Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 35m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- £30–60
- Website
- https://www.nationalexpress.com/en
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