There are 5 ways to get from Poole to Penryn 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 Weymouthtrain
- Take the train from Axminster to Exeter St Davidstrain
- Take the train from Exeter St Davids to Trurotrain
7h 53m£81–213Train, bus
cheapest- Take the train from Poole to Weymouthtrain
- Take the bus from Rail Station to Bus Stationbus 44A
- Take the bus from Exeter to Falmouth University and University of Exeterbus
9h 56m£27–52Drive 170.8 mi
- Drive from Poole to Penryncar 170.8 mi
3h 21m£42–61Train via Castle Cary
- 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 Trurotrain
8h 11m£119–281Bus
- Take the bus from Seldown Coach Station to Heathrow Central Bus Stationbus 035
- Take the bus from Heathrow Central Bus Station to Bridgebus 504
11h 50m£55–78
Poole to Penryn by train and bus
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Poole to Penryn is to train and bus which costs £27 - £55 and takes 9h 56m.
The fastest way to get from Poole to Penryn is to drive which takes 3h 21m and costs £40 - £65.
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 11h 50m.
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 11m.
The distance between Poole and Penryn is 207 miles. The road distance is 171.8 miles.
The best way to get from Poole to Penryn without a car is to train which takes 7h 53m and costs £80 - £220.
It takes approximately 7h 53m to get from Poole to Penryn, including transfers.
Poole to Penryn bus services, operated by National Express, depart from Seldown Coach Station.
Poole to Penryn train services, operated by South Western Railway, depart from Poole station.
The best way to get from Poole to Penryn is to train which takes 7h 53m and costs £80 - £220. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £55 - £80 and takes 11h 50m.
What companies run services between Poole, England and Penryn, Cornwall, England?
You can take a train from Poole to Penryn via Weymouth, Weymouth station, Bus Station, Rail Station, Axminster, Exeter St Davids, and Truro in around 7h 53m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Seldown Coach Station to Bridge via Heathrow Central Bus Station in around 11h 50m.
- Phone
- 0345 6000 650
- Website
- southwesternrailway.com
Train from Poole to Weymouth
- Ave. Duration
- 45 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £13–35
- Website
- https://www.southwesternrailway.com/
- Anytime Day Single
- £13–19
- Anytime Day Single 1st Class
- £22–35
Train from Axminster to Exeter St Davids
- Ave. Duration
- 37 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £12–30
- Website
- https://www.southwesternrailway.com/
- Anytime Day Single
- £12–18
- Anytime Day Single 1st Class
- £21–30
Train from Poole to Upwey
- Ave. Duration
- 40 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 Truro
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 30m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £55–110
- Website
- https://www.gwr.com/
- Anytime Day Single
- £55–70
- Anytime Day Single 1st Class
- £70–110
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
- 49 min
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- £30–60
- Website
- https://www.gwr.com/
- Anytime Day Single
- £30–40
- Anytime Day Single 1st Class
- £40–60
Train from Exeter St Davids to Truro
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 14m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- £50–140
- Website
- https://www.crosscountrytrains.co.uk/
- Standard
- £50–75
- 1st Class
- £95–140
Bus from Rail Station to Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 31m
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- £3–4
- Website
- https://www.stagecoachbus.com/about/south-west
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Contact Details
- Phone
- +49 30 300 137 300
- service@flixbus.com
- Website
- flixbus.fr
Bus from Exeter to Falmouth University and University of Exeter
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 15m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- £9–16
- Website
- https://www.flixbus.co.uk
- Phone
- 08717 81 81 81
- Website
- nationalexpress.com
Bus from Seldown Coach Station to Heathrow Central Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 45m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £20–28
- Website
- https://www.nationalexpress.com/en
Bus from Heathrow Central Bus Station to Bridge
- Ave. Duration
- 8h 5m
- Frequency
- 5 times a day
- Estimated price
- £35–50
- Website
- https://www.nationalexpress.com/en
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More Questions & Answers
Poole to Penryn bus services, operated by National Express, arrive at Heathrow Central Bus Station.
Poole to Penryn train services, operated by South Western Railway, arrive at Upwey station.
Yes, the driving distance between Poole to Penryn is 172 miles. It takes approximately 3h 21m to drive from Poole to Penryn.
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