There are 5 ways to get from Torquay to Poole by train, bus, or car
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Train
best- Take the train from Newton Abbot to Castle Carytrain
- Take the train from Castle Cary to Upweytrain
- Take the train from Upwey to Pooletrain
5h 40m£76–155Drive 97.4 mi
cheapest- Drive from Torquay to Poolecar 97.4 mi
2h£24–35Line 11 bus, train, bus
- Take the bus from Cary Parade to Trianglebus 11
- Take the train from Exeter St Davids to Axminstertrain
- Take the bus from Bus Station to Kings Statuebus X53 / ...
- Take the train from Weymouth to Pooletrain
7h 15mLine 12 bus, bus, train
- Take the bus from Cary Parade to Sherborne Roadbus 12
- Take the bus from Sherborne Road to Bus Stationbus 2 / ...
- Take the bus from Bus Station to Rail Stationbus 44A
- Take the bus from Rail Station to Bus Stationbus X53 / ...
- Take the bus from Bus Station to Kings Statuebus X53 / ...
- Take the train from Weymouth to Pooletrain
9h 16mBus
- Take the bus from Rail Station to Heathrow Central Bus Stationbus 501 / ...
- Take the bus from Heathrow Central Bus Station to Seldown Coach Stationbus 035
9h 21m£45–86
Torquay to Poole by train
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Torquay to Poole is to drive which costs £23 - £35 and takes 2h.
The fastest way to get from Torquay to Poole is to drive which takes 2h and costs £23 - £35.
No, there is no direct bus from Torquay to Poole station. However, there are services departing from Fleet Street and arriving at Seldown Coach Station via Sherborne Road, Rail Station and Heathrow Central Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 9h 21m.
No, there is no direct train from Torquay to Poole. However, there are services departing from Paignton and arriving at Poole via Newton Abbot, Castle Cary and Upwey. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 40m.
The distance between Torquay and Poole is 150 miles. The road distance is 98 miles.
The best way to get from Torquay to Poole without a car is to train which takes 5h 40m and costs £75 - £160.
It takes approximately 5h 40m to get from Torquay to Poole, including transfers.
Torquay to Poole bus services, operated by National Express, depart from Rail Station.
Torquay to Poole train services, operated by Great Western Railway (GWR), depart from Newton Abbot station.
The best way to get from Torquay to Poole is to train which takes 5h 40m and costs £75 - £160. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £45 - £90 and takes 9h 21m.
What companies run services between Torquay, England and Poole, England?
You can take a train from Paignton to Poole via Newton Abbot, Castle Cary, and Upwey in around 5h 40m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Fleet Street to Seldown Coach Station via Sherborne Road, Rail Station, and Heathrow Central Bus Station in around 9h 21m.
- Phone
- +44 3457 000 125
- gwr.feedback@gwr.com
- Website
- gwr.com
Train from Newton Abbot to Castle Cary
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 7m
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- £40–80
- Website
- https://www.gwr.com/
- Anytime Day Single
- £40–55
- Anytime Day Single 1st Class
- £55–80
Train from Castle Cary to Upwey
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 2m
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- £21–40
- Website
- https://www.gwr.com/
- Anytime Day Single
- £21–26
- Anytime Day Single 1st Class
- £28–40
Train from Exeter St Davids to Axminster
- Ave. Duration
- 40 min
- Frequency
- 5 times a week
- Estimated price
- £16–35
- Website
- https://www.gwr.com/
- Anytime Day Single
- £16–20
- Anytime Day Single 1st Class
- £22–35
- Phone
- 0345 6000 650
- Website
- southwesternrailway.com
Train from Upwey to Poole
- Ave. Duration
- 41 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £8–13
- Website
- https://www.southwesternrailway.com/
Train from Exeter St Davids to Axminster
- Ave. Duration
- 40 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £9–15
- Website
- https://www.southwesternrailway.com/
Train from Weymouth to Poole
- Ave. Duration
- 36 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £13–21
- Website
- https://www.southwesternrailway.com/
Bus from Cary Parade to Triangle
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 5m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £2–4
- Website
- https://www.stagecoachbus.com/about/south-west
Bus from Cary Parade to Sherborne Road
- Ave. Duration
- 43 min
- Frequency
- Every 10 minutes
- Estimated price
- £2–3
- Website
- https://www.stagecoachbus.com/about/south-west
Bus from Sherborne Road to Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 49m
- Frequency
- Every 20 minutes
- Estimated price
- £3–4
- Website
- https://www.stagecoachbus.com/about/south-west
Bus from Bus Station to Rail Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 26m
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- £3–4
- Website
- https://www.stagecoachbus.com/about/south-west
- Phone
- +44 345 602 0121
- Website
- firstbus.co.uk
Bus from Bus Station to Kings Statue
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 4m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Website
- https://www.firstbus.co.uk/wessex-dorset-south-somerset
Bus from Rail Station to Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 55 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Website
- https://www.firstbus.co.uk/wessex-dorset-south-somerset
- Phone
- 08717 81 81 81
- Website
- nationalexpress.com
Bus from Rail Station to Heathrow Central Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 20m
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- £26–40
- Website
- https://www.nationalexpress.com/en
Bus from Heathrow Central Bus Station to Seldown Coach Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 35m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £15–40
- Website
- https://www.nationalexpress.com/en
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More Questions & Answers
Torquay to Poole bus services, operated by National Express, arrive at Heathrow Central Bus Station.
Torquay to Poole train services, operated by Great Western Railway (GWR), arrive at Castle Cary station.
Yes, the driving distance between Torquay to Poole is 98 miles. It takes approximately 2h to drive from Torquay to Poole.
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