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 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 St Austelltrain
7h 24m£77–215Drive 149.6 mi
cheapest- Drive from Poole to St. Austellcar 149.6 mi
2h 59m£37–53Bus
- Take the bus from Seldown Coach Station to Heathrow Central Bus Stationbus 035
- Take the bus from Heathrow Central Bus Station to Bus Stationbus 504
10h 15m£45–114Train
- Take the train from Poole to Weymouthtrain
- Take the train from Axminster to Exeter St Davidstrain
- Take the train from Exeter St Davids to St Austelltrain
7h 29m£43–155
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 59m.
The fastest way to get from Poole to St. Austell is to drive which takes 2h 59m 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 10h 15m.
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 24m.
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 24m and costs £75 - £220.
It takes approximately 7h 24m to get from Poole to St. Austell, including transfers.
Poole to St. Austell bus services, operated by National Express, 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 24m and costs £75 - £220. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £45 - £120 and takes 10h 15m.
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 24m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Seldown Coach Station to Bus Station via Heathrow Central Bus Station in around 10h 15m.
- Phone
- 0345 6000 650
- Website
- southwesternrailway.com
Train from Poole to Upwey
- Ave. Duration
- 40 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £9–15
- 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
- £9–15
- 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 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
- 57 min
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- £23–40
- Website
- https://www.gwr.com/
Train from Exeter St Davids to St Austell
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 14m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £24–50
- 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
- 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
- £15–35
- Website
- https://www.nationalexpress.com/en
Bus from Heathrow Central Bus Station to Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 30m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- £30–80
- Website
- https://www.nationalexpress.com/en
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More Questions & Answers
Poole to St. Austell bus services, operated by National Express, 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 59m to drive from Poole to St. Austell.
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