There are 4 ways to get from Poole to St. Austell by train, bus, or car
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Train via Castle Cary
best- 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 St Austell
7h 22m£77–207Train
cheapest- Take the train from Poole to Weymouth
- Take the train from Axminster to Exeter St Davids
- Take the train from Exeter St Davids to St Austell
8h 14m£28–155Bus
- Take the bus from Seldown Coach Station to Heathrow Central Bus StationUk061
- Take the bus from Heathrow Central Bus Station to Bus Station404 / ...
11h£39–94Drive 149.6 mi
- Drive from Poole to St. Austell149.6 mi
2h 57m£37–53
Poole to St. Austell by train
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Poole to St. Austell is to drive which costs £35 - £55 and takes 2h 57m.
The fastest way to get from Poole to St. Austell is to drive which takes 2h 57m and costs £35 - £55.
No, there is no direct bus from Poole station to St. Austell station. However, there are services departing from Seldown Coach Station and arriving at Bus Station via Heathrow Central Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 11h.
No, there is no direct train from Poole to St. Austell. However, there are services departing from Poole and arriving at St Austell via Upwey, Castle Cary and Exeter St Davids. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 22m.
The distance between Poole and St. Austell is 212 miles. The road distance is 150.5 miles.
The best way to get from Poole to St. Austell without a car is to train via Castle Cary which takes 7h 22m and costs £75 - £210.
It takes approximately 7h 22m to get from Poole to St. Austell, including transfers.
Poole to St. Austell bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Seldown Coach Station.
Poole to St. Austell train services, operated by South Western Railway, depart from Poole station.
The best way to get from Poole to St. Austell is to train via Castle Cary which takes 7h 22m and costs £75 - £210. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £35 - £95 and takes 11h.
What companies run services between Poole, England and St. Austell, England?
You can take a train from Poole to St Austell via Upwey, Castle Cary, and Exeter St Davids in around 7h 22m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Seldown Coach Station to Bus Station via Heathrow Central Bus Station in around 11h.
- Phone
- 0345 6000 650
- Website
- southwesternrailway.com
Train from Poole to Upwey
- Ave. Duration
- 40 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £8–10
- Website
- https://www.southwesternrailway.com/
Train from Poole to Weymouth
- Ave. Duration
- 45 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £9–20
- Website
- https://www.southwesternrailway.com/
Train from Axminster to Exeter St Davids
- Ave. Duration
- 39 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £6–15
- Website
- https://www.southwesternrailway.com/
- Phone
- +44 3457 000 125
- gwr.feedback@gwr.com
- Website
- gwr.com
Train from Upwey to Castle Cary
- Ave. Duration
- 1h
- Frequency
- Every 3 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 2 hours
- Estimated price
- £35–37
- Website
- https://www.gwr.com/
Train from Exeter St Davids to St Austell
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 14m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £12–35
- Website
- https://www.gwr.com/
Train from Exeter St Davids to St Austell
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 57m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- £45–120
- Website
- https://www.crosscountrytrains.co.uk/
- Standard
- £45–70
- 1st Class
- £80–120
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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 25m
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- £9–30
- 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 30m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- £15–45
- Website
- https://www.nationalexpress.com/en
Bus from Heathrow Central Bus Station to Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 35m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- £30–50
- Website
- https://www.nationalexpress.com/en
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More Questions & Answers
Poole to St. Austell bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Heathrow Central Bus Station.
Poole to St. Austell train services, operated by South Western Railway, arrive at Upwey station.
Yes, the driving distance between Poole to St. Austell is 151 miles. It takes approximately 2h 57m to drive from Poole to St. Austell.
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