There are 4 ways to get from Poole to St Ives (Cornwall) 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 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 Erth
8h 51m£128–254Bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Seldown Coach Station to Heathrow Central Bus StationUk061
- Take the bus from Heathrow Central Bus Station to Interchange406
12h 4m£45–119Drive 182.7 mi
- Drive from Poole to St Ives (Cornwall)182.7 mi
3h 29m£45–65Train
- 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
9h 16m£81–195
Poole to St Ives (Cornwall) by train
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Poole to St Ives (Cornwall) is to drive which costs £45 - £65 and takes 3h 29m.
The fastest way to get from Poole to St Ives (Cornwall) is to drive which takes 3h 29m and costs £45 - £65.
No, there is no direct bus from Poole station to St Ives (Cornwall). However, there are services departing from Seldown Coach Station and arriving at Harbour Hotel via Heathrow Central Bus Station and Interchange. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 12h 4m.
No, there is no direct train from Poole to St Ives (Cornwall). However, there are services departing from Poole and arriving at St Ives (Cornwall) via Upwey, Castle Cary, Exeter St Davids and St Erth. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 51m.
The distance between Poole and St Ives (Cornwall) is 251 miles. The road distance is 183.7 miles.
The best way to get from Poole to St Ives (Cornwall) without a car is to train via Castle Cary which takes 8h 51m and costs £120 - £260.
It takes approximately 8h 51m to get from Poole to St Ives (Cornwall), including transfers.
Poole to St Ives (Cornwall) bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Seldown Coach Station.
Poole to St Ives (Cornwall) train services, operated by South Western Railway, depart from Poole station.
The best way to get from Poole to St Ives (Cornwall) is to train via Castle Cary which takes 8h 51m and costs £120 - £260. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £45 - £120 and takes 12h 4m.
What companies run services between Poole, England and St Ives (Cornwall), England?
You can take a train from Poole to St Ives (Cornwall) via Upwey, Castle Cary, Exeter St Davids, and St Erth in around 8h 51m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Seldown Coach Station to Harbour Hotel via Heathrow Central Bus Station and Interchange in around 12h 4m.
- Phone
- 0345 6000 650
- Website
- southwesternrailway.com
Train from Poole to Upwey
- Ave. Duration
- 41 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £9–12
- Website
- https://www.southwesternrailway.com/
Train from Poole to Weymouth
- Ave. Duration
- 46 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £14–21
- 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 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
- £35–37
- Website
- https://www.gwr.com/
Train from Exeter St Davids to St Erth
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 2m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £65–130
- Website
- https://www.gwr.com/
- Anytime Day Single
- £65–80
- Anytime Day Single 1st Class
- £85–130
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
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 3 hours
- Estimated price
- £10–29
- 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
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- £16–45
- Website
- https://www.nationalexpress.com/en
Bus from Heathrow Central Bus Station to Interchange
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 38m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- £35–75
- Website
- https://www.nationalexpress.com/en
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More Questions & Answers
Poole to St Ives (Cornwall) bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Heathrow Central Bus Station.
St Ives (Cornwall) is 1h ahead of Poole. It is currently 9:17 AM in Poole and 10:17 AM in St Ives (Cornwall).
Poole to St Ives (Cornwall) train services, operated by South Western Railway, arrive at Upwey station.
Yes, the driving distance between Poole to St Ives (Cornwall) is 184 miles. It takes approximately 3h 29m to drive from Poole to St Ives (Cornwall).
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