There are 4 ways to get from Poole to Eden Project 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- 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 Partrain
8h 16m£102–183Drive 148 mi
cheapest- Drive from Poole to Eden Projectcar 148 mi
3h 4m£38–54Bus
- Take the bus from Poole Seldown Coach Station to London Heathrow Airportbus Uk061
- Take the bus from Heathrow Central Bus Station to Four Lordsbus 504
10h 31m£52–83Train, bus
- Take the train from Poole to Weymouthtrain
- Take the bus from Weymouth station to Bus Stationbus X53 / ...
- Take the bus from Bus Station to Rail Stationbus X53 / ...
- Take the train from Axminster to Exeter St Davidstrain
- Take the train from Exeter St Davids to Partrain
9h 18m£63–119
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Poole to Eden Project is to drive which costs £35 - £55 and takes 3h 4m.
The fastest way to get from Poole to Eden Project is to drive which takes 3h 4m and costs £35 - £55.
No, there is no direct bus from Poole station to Eden Project. However, there are services departing from Poole Seldown Coach Station and arriving at Four Lords via Heathrow Central Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 10h 31m.
No, there is no direct train from Poole to Eden Project. However, there are services departing from Poole and arriving at Par via Upwey, Castle Cary and Exeter St Davids. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 16m.
The distance between Poole and Eden Project is 212 miles. The road distance is 148.8 miles.
The best way to get from Poole to Eden Project without a car is to train which takes 8h 16m and costs £100 - £190.
It takes approximately 8h 16m to get from Poole to Eden Project, including transfers.
Poole to Eden Project bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Poole Seldown Coach Station.
Poole to Eden Project train services, operated by South Western Railway, depart from Poole station.
The best way to get from Poole to Eden Project is to train which takes 8h 16m and costs £100 - £190. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £50 - £85 and takes 10h 31m.
What companies run services between Poole, England and Eden Project, England?
You can take a train from Poole to Eden Project via Upwey, Castle Cary, Exeter St Davids, Par, Railway Station, and Landreath Steps in around 8h 16m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Poole Seldown Coach Station to Eden Project via Heathrow Central Bus Station and Four Lords in around 10h 31m.
- Phone
- 0345 6000 650
- Website
- South Western Railway
Train from Poole to Upwey
- Ave. Duration
- 42 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £9–20
- Website
- South Western Railway
Train from Castle Cary to Exeter St Davids
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 32m
- Frequency
- Once a week
- Estimated price
- £21–45
- Website
- South Western Railway
Train from Poole to Weymouth
- Ave. Duration
- 48 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £10–22
- Website
- South Western Railway
Train from Axminster to Exeter St Davids
- Ave. Duration
- 38 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £10–21
- Website
- South Western Railway
- Phone
- +44 (0)345 7000 125
- gwr.feedback@gwr.com
- Website
- Great Western Railway (GWR)
Train from Upwey to Castle Cary
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 1m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- £15–28
- Website
- Great Western Railway (GWR)
Train from Castle Cary to Exeter St Davids
- Ave. Duration
- 47 min
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- £24–45
- Website
- Great Western Railway (GWR)
Train from Exeter St Davids to Par
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 11m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £35–65
- Website
- Great Western Railway (GWR)
Train from Exeter St Davids to Par
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 11m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £35–65
- Website
- Great Western Railway (GWR)
Train from Exeter St Davids to Par
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 51m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- £35–55
- Website
- Cross Country
Train from Exeter St Davids to Par
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 51m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- £35–55
- Website
- Cross Country
Rome2Rio's guide to FlixBus
Contact Details
- Phone
- +49 30 300 137 300
- service@flixbus.com
- Website
- Flixbus
Bus from Poole Seldown Coach Station to London Heathrow Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 35m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £12–18
- Website
- Flixbus
- Phone
- +44 (0)3717 81 81 81
- Website
- National Express
Bus from Heathrow Central Bus Station to Four Lords
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 24m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- £40–65
- Website
- National Express
Bus from Weymouth station to Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 58 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £3–4
- Website
- First in Wessex Dorset & South Somerset
Bus from Bus Station to Rail Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £2–4
- Website
- First in Wessex Dorset & South Somerset
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Booking & Getting There
Poole to Eden Project bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at London Heathrow Airport station.
Poole to Eden Project train services, operated by South Western Railway, arrive at Upwey station.
Yes, the driving distance between Poole to Eden Project is 149 miles. It takes approximately 3h 4m to drive from Poole to Eden Project.
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