There are 4 ways to get from Poole to St Erth 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 Weymouth
- Take the train from Axminster to Exeter St Davids
- Take the train from Exeter St Davids to St Erth
8h 2m£50–195Drive 179.2 mi
cheapest- Drive from Poole to St Erth179.2 mi
3h 26m£45–65Bus
- Take the bus from Seldown Coach Station to Heathrow Central Bus Station035 / ...
- Take the bus from Heathrow Central Bus Station to Interchange406
11h 8m£51–109Train via Castle Cary
- 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 Erth
8h 14m£98–264
Poole to St Erth by train and bus
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Poole to St Erth is to drive which costs £45 - £65 and takes 3h 26m.
The fastest way to get from Poole to St Erth is to drive which takes 3h 26m and costs £45 - £65.
No, there is no direct bus from Poole station to St Erth. However, there are services departing from Seldown Coach Station and arriving at Interchange via Heathrow Central Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 11h 8m.
No, there is no direct train from Poole to St Erth. However, there are services departing from Poole and arriving at St Erth via Upwey, Castle Cary and Exeter St Davids. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 14m.
The distance between Poole and St Erth is 218 miles. The road distance is 180.2 miles.
The best way to get from Poole to St Erth without a car is to train which takes 8h 2m and costs £45 - £200.
It takes approximately 8h 2m to get from Poole to St Erth, including transfers.
Poole to St Erth bus services, operated by National Express, depart from Seldown Coach Station.
Poole to St Erth train services, operated by South Western Railway, depart from Poole station.
The best way to get from Poole to St Erth is to train which takes 8h 2m and costs £45 - £200. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £50 - £110 and takes 11h 8m.
What companies run services between Poole, England and St Erth, England?
You can take a train from Poole to St Erth via Weymouth, Weymouth station, Bus Station, Rail Station, Axminster, and Exeter St Davids in around 8h 2m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Seldown Coach Station to Interchange via Heathrow Central Bus Station in around 11h 8m.
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- Phone
- 0345 6000 650
- Website
- southwesternrailway.com
Train from Poole to Weymouth
- Ave. Duration
- 46 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £10–21
- 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/
Train from Poole to Upwey
- Ave. Duration
- 41 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 St Erth
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 2m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £30–55
- Website
- https://www.gwr.com/
Train from Upwey to Castle Cary
- Ave. Duration
- 1h
- 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 3 hours
- Estimated price
- £35–36
- Website
- https://www.gwr.com/
Train from Exeter St Davids to St Erth
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 44m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- £60–160
- Website
- https://www.crosscountrytrains.co.uk/
- Standard
- £60–85
- 1st Class
- £110–160
- Phone
- 08717 81 81 81
- Website
- nationalexpress.com
Bus from Seldown Coach Station to Heathrow Central Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 30m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £14–40
- Website
- https://www.nationalexpress.com/en
Bus from Heathrow Central Bus Station to Interchange
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 38m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- £40–70
- Website
- https://www.nationalexpress.com/en
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 55m
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- £10–29
- Website
- https://www.flixbus.co.uk
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More Questions & Answers
Poole to St Erth bus services, operated by National Express, arrive at Heathrow Central Bus Station.
Poole to St Erth train services, operated by South Western Railway, arrive at Upwey station.
Yes, the driving distance between Poole to St Erth is 180 miles. It takes approximately 3h 26m to drive from Poole to St Erth.
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