What is the cheapest way to get from The Lizard to Poole?

The cheapest way to get from The Lizard to Poole is to drive which costs £45 - £65 and takes 3h 44m.

What is the fastest way to get from The Lizard to Poole?

The fastest way to get from The Lizard to Poole is to drive which takes 3h 44m and costs £45 - £65.

Is there a direct bus between The Lizard and Poole?

No, there is no direct bus from The Lizard to Poole station. However, there are services departing from Traboe Cross and arriving at Seldown Coach Station via Bus Station and Boomtown Fair Matterley Estate. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 12h 12m.

How far is it from The Lizard to Poole?

The distance between The Lizard and Poole is 254 miles. The road distance is 186.3 miles.

How do I travel from The Lizard to Poole without a car?

The best way to get from The Lizard to Poole without a car is to train which takes 7h 2m and costs £140 - £240.

How long does it take to get from The Lizard to Poole?

It takes approximately 7h 2m to get from The Lizard to Poole, including transfers.

Where do I catch the The Lizard to Poole bus from?

The Lizard to Poole bus services, operated by Go Cornwall Bus, depart from Traboe Cross station.

Train or bus from The Lizard to Poole?

The best way to get from The Lizard to Poole is to train which takes 7h 2m and costs £140 - £240. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £50 - £130 and takes 12h 12m.

Where does the The Lizard to Poole bus arrive?

The Lizard to Poole bus services, operated by Go Cornwall Bus, arrive at Temp Bus Station.

Can I drive from The Lizard to Poole?

Yes, the driving distance between The Lizard to Poole is 186 miles. It takes approximately 3h 44m to drive from The Lizard to Poole.

Where can I stay near Poole?

There are 1517+ hotels available in Poole.

The Lizard to Poole - 4 ways to travel via train, bus, and car

There are 4 ways to get from The Lizard to Poole 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
1. Take the train from Redruth to Castle Carytrain
2. Take the train from Castle Cary to Upweytrain
3. Take the train from Upwey to Pooletrain
7h 2m
£140–240
Drive 185.2 mi
cheapest
1. Drive from The Lizard to Poolecar 185.2 mi
3h 44m
£45–66
Bus
1. Take the bus from Traboe Cross to Temp Bus Stationbus 36
2. Take the bus from Bus Station to Boomtown Fair Matterley Estatebus B20
3. Take the bus from Boomtown Fair Matterley Estate to Seldown Coach Stationbus B10
12h 12m
£51–126
Bus, train
1. Take the bus from Traboe Cross to Temp Bus Stationbus 36
2. Take the train from Truro to Exeter St Davidstrain
3. Take the train from Exeter St Davids to Salisburytrain
4. Take the train from Southampton Central to Pooletrain
9h 42m
£106–232

Questions & Answers

Map of how to get from The Lizard to Poole.

Launch map view

Distance: 252.1 mi
Duration: 7h 2m

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

You can take a vehicle from The Lizard to Poole via Redruth, Castle Cary, and Upwey in around 7h 2m. Alternatively, you can take a vehicle from The Lizard to Seldown Coach Station via Traboe Cross, Temp Bus Station, Bus Station, and Boomtown Fair Matterley Estate in around 12h 12m.

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