There are 5 ways to get from Poole to Woolacombe by train, bus, or car
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Train
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 Barnstapletrain
6h 53m£86–137Drive 117 mi
cheapest- Drive from Poole to Woolacombecar 117 mi
2h 46m£29–42Bus, train
- Take the bus from Bus Station to Meeting House Lanebus X6
- Take the train from Salisbury to Exeter St Davidstrain
- Take the train from Exeter St Davids to Barnstapletrain
9h 16m£31–62Train, bus
- Take the train from Poole to Southampton Centraltrain
- Take the train from Southampton Central to Bristol Temple Meadstrain
- Take the bus from Bus Station to Bus Stationbus 502
9h 37m£54–176Bus
- Take the bus from Seldown Coach Station to Heathrow Central Bus Stationbus 035
- Take the bus from Heathrow Central Bus Station to Bus Stationbus 502
10h 23m£47–103
Poole to Woolacombe by bus and train
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Poole to Woolacombe is to drive which costs £28 - £45 and takes 2h 46m.
The fastest way to get from Poole to Woolacombe is to drive which takes 2h 46m and costs £28 - £45.
No, there is no direct bus from Poole station to Woolacombe. However, there are services departing from Seldown Coach Station and arriving at Sands via Heathrow Central Bus Station, Bus Station and St James' Place Gardens. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 10h 23m.
The distance between Poole and Woolacombe is 172 miles. The road distance is 117.7 miles.
The best way to get from Poole to Woolacombe without a car is to train which takes 6h 53m and costs £85 - £140.
It takes approximately 6h 53m to get from Poole to Woolacombe, including transfers.
Poole to Woolacombe bus services, operated by National Express, depart from Seldown Coach Station.
The best way to get from Poole to Woolacombe is to train which takes 6h 53m and costs £85 - £140. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £45 - £110 and takes 10h 23m.
Poole to Woolacombe bus services, operated by National Express, arrive at Heathrow Central Bus Station.
Yes, the driving distance between Poole to Woolacombe is 118 miles. It takes approximately 2h 46m to drive from Poole to Woolacombe.
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 53m. 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 23m.
- Phone
- 0345 6000 650
- Website
- southwesternrailway.com
Train from Poole to Upwey
- Ave. Duration
- 40 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £8–18
- Website
- https://www.southwesternrailway.com/
Train from Salisbury to Exeter St Davids
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 55m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £17–45
- Website
- https://www.southwesternrailway.com/
Train from Poole to Southampton Central
- Ave. Duration
- 47 min
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- £7–22
- 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 Barnstaple
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 7m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £8–9
- Website
- https://www.gwr.com/
Train from Southampton Central to Bristol Temple Meads
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 42m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £21–110
- Website
- https://www.gwr.com/
- Phone
- +44 1202 338420
- enquiries@morebus.co.uk
- Website
- morebus.co.uk
Bus from Bus Station to Meeting House Lane
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 32m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £2
- Website
- https://www.morebus.co.uk/
- Phone
- 08717 81 81 81
- Website
- nationalexpress.com
Bus from Bus Station to Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 20m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- £23–40
- Website
- https://www.nationalexpress.com/en
Bus from Seldown Coach Station to Heathrow Central Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 45m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £15–40
- Website
- https://www.nationalexpress.com/en
Bus from Heathrow Central Bus Station to Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 35m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- £30–60
- Website
- https://www.nationalexpress.com/en
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