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How to get fromPoole to Launcestonby train, bus, or car

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There are 5 ways to get from Poole to Launceston by train, bus, or car

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  1. Train

    best
    1. Take the train from Poole to Upweytrain train
    2. Take the train from Upwey to Castle Carytrain train
    3. Take the train from Castle Cary to Exeter St Davidstrain train
    7h 37m
    £59–115

  2. Train, bus, line 306 bus

    cheapest
    1. Take the train from Poole to Weymouthtrain train
    2. Take the bus from Weymouth station to Bus Stationbus bus X53 / ...
    3. Take the bus from Bus Station to Rail Stationbus bus X53 / ...
    4. Take the bus from Rail Station to Bus Stationbus bus 44A
    5. Take the bus from Bus Station to Tenby Housebus bus 66
    6. Take the bus from West Street to Westgate Streetbus bus 306
    9h 10m
    £25–41

  3. Train, bus

    1. Take the train from Poole to Weymouthtrain train
    2. Take the bus from Weymouth station to Bus Stationbus bus X53 / ...
    3. Take the bus from Bus Station to Rail Stationbus bus X53 / ...
    4. Take the train from Axminster to Exeter St Davidstrain train
    7h 59m
    £39–74

  4. Drive  117 mi

    1. Drive from Poole to Launcestoncar car 117 mi
    2h 26m
    £29–42

  5. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Seldown Coach Station to Heathrow Central Bus Stationbus bus 035 / ...
    2. Take the bus from Heathrow Central Bus Station to Bampfylde Streetbus bus 501 / ...
    3. Take the bus from Bus Station to Tenby Housebus bus 66
    10h 27m
    £47–77

Poole to Launceston by train and bus

Calendar48Weekly Services
Duration7h 37mAverage Duration
Ticket£59Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 164.7 mi
  • Duration: 7h 37m

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

You can take a train from Poole to Kensey Valley Meadow via Upwey, Castle Cary, Exeter St Davids, Okehampton, and Railway Station in around 7h 37m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Seldown Coach Station to Westgate Street via Heathrow Central Bus Station, Bampfylde Street, Bus Station, Tenby House, and West Street in around 10h 27m.

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