What is the cheapest way to get from Poole to Penryn?

The cheapest way to get from Poole to Penryn is to train and bus which costs £20 - £40 and takes 10h 38m.

What is the fastest way to get from Poole to Penryn?

The fastest way to get from Poole to Penryn is to drive which takes 3h 18m and costs £40 - £65.

Is there a direct bus between Poole and Penryn?

No, there is no direct bus from Poole station to Penryn. However, there are services departing from Seldown Coach Station and arriving at Bridge via Heathrow Central Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 12h.

Is there a direct train between Poole and Penryn?

No, there is no direct train from Poole to Penryn. However, there are services departing from Poole and arriving at Penryn via Upwey, Castle Cary, Exeter St Davids and Truro. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 22m.

How far is it from Poole to Penryn?

The distance between Poole and Penryn is 235 miles. The road distance is 171.8 miles.

How do I travel from Poole to Penryn without a car?

The best way to get from Poole to Penryn without a car is to train via Castle Cary which takes 8h 22m and costs £95 - £240.

How long does it take to get from Poole to Penryn?

It takes approximately 8h 22m to get from Poole to Penryn, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Poole to Penryn bus from?

Poole to Penryn bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Seldown Coach Station.

Where do I catch the Poole to Penryn train from?

Poole to Penryn train services, operated by South Western Railway, depart from Poole station.

Train or bus from Poole to Penryn?

The best way to get from Poole to Penryn is to train via Castle Cary which takes 8h 22m and costs £95 - £240. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £45 - £95 and takes 12h.

Where does the Poole to Penryn bus arrive?

Poole to Penryn bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Heathrow Central Bus Station.

Where does the Poole to Penryn train arrive?

Poole to Penryn train services, operated by South Western Railway, arrive at Upwey station.

Can I drive from Poole to Penryn?

Yes, the driving distance between Poole to Penryn is 172 miles. It takes approximately 3h 18m to drive from Poole to Penryn.

How do I get a train ticket from Poole to Penryn?

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How do I get a bus ticket from Poole to Penryn?

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Where can I stay near Penryn?

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Poole to Penryn - 5 ways to travel via train, bus, and car

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

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Train via Castle Cary
best
1. Take the train from Poole to Upwey
2. Take the train from Upwey to Castle Cary
3. Take the train from Castle Cary to Exeter St Davids
4. Take the train from Exeter St Davids to Truro
8h 22m
£95–235
Train, bus
cheapest
1. Take the train from Poole to Weymouth
2. Take the bus from Rail Station to Bus Station44A
3. Take the bus from Bampfylde Street to Falmouth Uni Penryn Campus
10h 38m
£20–36
Drive 170.8 mi
1. Drive from Poole to Penryn170.8 mi
3h 18m
£43–61
Train
1. Take the train from Poole to Weymouth
2. Take the train from Axminster to Exeter St Davids
3. Take the train from Exeter St Davids to Redruth
9h 12m
£34–185
Bus
1. Take the bus from Seldown Coach Station to Heathrow Central Bus StationUk061
2. Take the bus from Heathrow Central Bus Station to Bridge504 / ...
12h
£46–94

Poole to Penryn by train

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8h 22mAverage Duration

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Distance: 233.8 mi
Duration: 8h 22m

What companies run services between Poole, England and Penryn, Cornwall, England?

You can take a train from Poole to Penryn via Upwey, Castle Cary, Exeter St Davids, and Truro in around 8h 22m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Seldown Coach Station to Bridge via Heathrow Central Bus Station in around 12h.

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