There are 4 ways to get from Poole to Hayle 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 Weymouth
- Take the train from Axminster to Exeter St Davids
- Take the train from Exeter St Davids to Hayle
8h 9m£75–195Bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Seldown Coach Station to Heathrow Central Bus Station035 / ...
- Take the bus from Heathrow Central Bus Station to Foundry Square406
11h 5m£41–89Drive 177.2 mi
- Drive from Poole to Hayle177.2 mi
3h 21m£45–64Train via Castle Cary
- Take the train from Poole to Upwey
- Take the train from Upwey to Castle Cary
- Take the train from Castle Cary to Exeter St Davids
- Take the train from Exeter St Davids to Hayle
8h 20m£123–265
Poole to Hayle by train and bus
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Poole to Hayle is to drive which costs £40 - £65 and takes 3h 21m.
The fastest way to get from Poole to Hayle is to drive which takes 3h 21m and costs £40 - £65.
No, there is no direct bus from Poole station to Hayle. However, there are services departing from Seldown Coach Station and arriving at Foundry Square via Heathrow Central Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 11h 5m.
No, there is no direct train from Poole to Hayle. However, there are services departing from Poole and arriving at Hayle via Upwey, Castle Cary and Exeter St Davids. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 20m.
The distance between Poole and Hayle is 217 miles. The road distance is 178.3 miles.
The best way to get from Poole to Hayle without a car is to train which takes 8h 9m and costs £70 - £200.
It takes approximately 8h 9m to get from Poole to Hayle, including transfers.
Poole to Hayle bus services, operated by National Express, depart from Seldown Coach Station.
Poole to Hayle train services, operated by South Western Railway, depart from Poole station.
The best way to get from Poole to Hayle is to train which takes 8h 9m and costs £70 - £200. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £40 - £90 and takes 11h 5m.
What companies run services between Poole, England and Hayle, England?
You can take a train from Poole to Hayle via Weymouth, Weymouth station, Bus Station, Rail Station, Axminster, and Exeter St Davids in around 8h 9m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Seldown Coach Station to Foundry Square via Heathrow Central Bus Station in around 11h 5m.
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- Phone
- 0345 6000 650
- Website
- southwesternrailway.com
Train from Poole to Weymouth
- Ave. Duration
- 46 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £10–21
- Website
- https://www.southwesternrailway.com/
Train from Axminster to Exeter St Davids
- Ave. Duration
- 39 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £9–15
- Website
- https://www.southwesternrailway.com/
Train from Poole to Upwey
- Ave. Duration
- 41 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £12–29
- Website
- https://www.southwesternrailway.com/
- Anytime Day Single
- £12–18
- Anytime Day Single 1st Class
- £20–29
- Phone
- +44 3457 000 125
- gwr.feedback@gwr.com
- Website
- gwr.com
Train from Exeter St Davids to Hayle
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 59m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £65–120
- Website
- https://www.gwr.com/
- Anytime Day Single
- £65–80
- Anytime Day Single 1st Class
- £85–120
Train from Upwey to Castle Cary
- Ave. Duration
- 1h
- 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 3 hours
- Estimated price
- £35–37
- Website
- https://www.gwr.com/
Train from Exeter St Davids to Hayle
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 40m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- £55–160
- Website
- https://www.crosscountrytrains.co.uk/
- Standard
- £55–85
- 1st Class
- £110–160
- Phone
- 08717 81 81 81
- Website
- nationalexpress.com
Bus from Seldown Coach Station to Heathrow Central Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 30m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £14–40
- Website
- https://www.nationalexpress.com/en
Bus from Heathrow Central Bus Station to Foundry Square
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 35m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- £30–50
- Website
- https://www.nationalexpress.com/en
Rome2Rio's guide to FlixBus
Contact Details
- Phone
- +49 30 300 137 300
- service@flixbus.com
- Website
- flixbus.fr
Bus from Seldown Coach Station to Heathrow Central Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 55m
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- £10–29
- Website
- https://www.flixbus.co.uk
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More Questions & Answers
Poole to Hayle bus services, operated by National Express, arrive at Heathrow Central Bus Station.
Poole to Hayle train services, operated by South Western Railway, arrive at Upwey station.
Yes, the driving distance between Poole to Hayle is 178 miles. It takes approximately 3h 21m to drive from Poole to Hayle.
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