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How to get fromPoole to Woolacombeby train, bus, or car

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There are 5 ways to get from Poole to Woolacombe by train, bus, or car

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  1. Train

    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 Barnstapletrain train
    6h 44m
    £95–175

  2. Drive 117.1 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Poole to Woolacombecar car 117.1 mi
    2h 46m
    £29–42

  3. Bus, train

    1. Take the bus from Bus Station to Meeting House Lanebus bus X6
    2. Take the train from Salisbury to Exeter St Davidstrain train
    3. Take the train from Exeter St Davids to Barnstapletrain train
    9h 58m
    £60–130

  4. Train, bus

    1. Take the train from Poole to Southampton Centraltrain train
    2. Take the train from Southampton Central to Bristol Temple Meadstrain train
    3. Take the bus from Bus Station to Bus Stationbus bus 502 / ...
    10h 19m
    £71–154

  5. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Seldown Coach Station to Heathrow Central Bus Stationbus bus 035
    2. Take the bus from Heathrow Central Bus Station to Bus Stationbus bus 502
    10h 53m
    £55–138

Poole to Woolacombe by bus and train

Calendar62Weekly Services
Duration9h 58mAverage Duration
Ticket£60Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 171 mi
  • Duration: 6h 44m

What companies run services between Poole, England and Woolacombe, England?

You can take a train from Poole to Woolacombe via Upwey, Castle Cary, Exeter St Davids, and Barnstaple in around 6h 44m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Seldown Coach Station to Sands via Heathrow Central Bus Station, Bus Station, and St James' Place Gardens in around 10h 53m.

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