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How to get fromPoole to The Lizardby train, bus, or car

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There are 6 ways to get from Poole to The Lizard by train, bus, or car

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  1. Train via Exeter

    best
    1. Take the train from Poole to Upweytrain train
    2. Take the train from Upwey to Castle Carytrain train
    3. Take the train from Castle Cary to Exeter St Davidstrain train
    4. Take the train from Exeter St Davids to Trurotrain train
    8h 57m
    £171–277

  2. Train, bus via Bridport

    cheapest
    1. Take the train from Poole to Weymouthtrain train
    2. Take the bus from Taunton BP Garage to Trurobus bus
    3. Take the bus from Bus Station to Traboe Crossbus bus 36
    12h 28m
    £35–59

  3. Drive  184.6 mi

    1. Drive from Poole to The Lizardcar car 184.6 mi
    3h 44m
    £46–67

  4. Train

    1. Take the train from Poole to Upweytrain train
    2. Take the train from Upwey to Castle Carytrain train
    3. Take the train from Castle Cary to Redruthtrain train
    10h 5m
    £101–184

  5. Train, bus

    1. Take the train from Salisbury to Exeter St Davidstrain train
    2. Take the train from Exeter St Davids to Trurotrain train
    3. Take the bus from Bus Station to Traboe Crossbus bus 36
    11h 47m
    £87–162

  6. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Seldown Coach Station to Heathrow Terminal 5bus bus 035 / ...
    2. Take the bus from Heathrow Terminal 5 to Bus Stationbus bus 805
    3. Take the bus from Bus Station to Traboe Crossbus bus 36
    13h 26m
    £59–102

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  • Distance: 253.6 mi
  • Duration: 8h 57m

What companies run services between Poole, England and The Lizard, England?

You can take a train from Poole to The Lizard via Upwey, Castle Cary, Exeter St Davids, Truro, and Falmouth Docks in around 8h 57m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Seldown Coach Station to The Lizard via Heathrow Terminal 5, Bus Station, and Traboe Cross in around 13h 26m.

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