There are 4 ways to get from Truro to Poole by train, bus, or car
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Train
best- Take the train from Truro to Castle Carytrain
- Take the train from Castle Cary to Upweytrain
- Take the train from Upwey to Pooletrain
6h 24m£115–209Drive 162.5 mi
cheapest- Drive from Truro to Poolecar 162.5 mi
3h 10m£40–57Bus
- Take the bus from Bus Station to Boomtown Fair Matterley Estatebus B20
- Take the bus from Boomtown Fair Matterley Estate to Seldown Coach Stationbus B10
9h 10m£45–62Train via Exeter
- Take the train from Truro to Exeter St Davidstrain
- Take the train from Exeter St Davids to Axminstertrain
- Take the train from Weymouth to Pooletrain
7h 47m£46–189
Truro to Poole by train
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Truro to Poole is to drive which costs £35 - £60 and takes 3h 10m.
The fastest way to get from Truro to Poole is to drive which takes 3h 10m and costs £35 - £60.
No, there is no direct bus from Truro station to Poole station. However, there are services departing from Bus Station and arriving at Seldown Coach Station via Boomtown Fair Matterley Estate. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 9h 10m.
No, there is no direct train from Truro to Poole. However, there are services departing from Truro and arriving at Poole via Castle Cary and Upwey. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 24m.
The distance between Truro and Poole is 227 miles. The road distance is 163.5 miles.
The best way to get from Truro to Poole without a car is to train which takes 6h 24m and costs £110 - £210.
It takes approximately 6h 24m to get from Truro to Poole, including transfers.
Truro to Poole bus services, operated by National Express, depart from Bus Station.
Truro to Poole train services, operated by Great Western Railway (GWR), depart from Truro station.
The best way to get from Truro to Poole is to train which takes 6h 24m and costs £110 - £210. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £45 - £65 and takes 9h 10m.
What companies run services between Truro, England and Poole, England?
You can take a train from Truro to Poole via Castle Cary and Upwey in around 6h 24m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Bus Station to Seldown Coach Station via Boomtown Fair Matterley Estate in around 9h 10m.
- Phone
- +44 3457 000 125
- gwr.feedback@gwr.com
- Website
- gwr.com
Train from Truro to Castle Cary
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 5m
- Frequency
- 4 times a week
- Estimated price
- £85–160
- Website
- https://www.gwr.com/
- Anytime Day Single
- £85–110
- Anytime Day Single 1st Class
- £110–160
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 Truro to Exeter St Davids
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 21m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £28–60
- Website
- https://www.gwr.com/
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
- £9–20
- Website
- https://www.southwesternrailway.com/
Train from Truro to Exeter St Davids
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 29m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- £50–140
- Website
- https://www.crosscountrytrains.co.uk/
- Standard
- £50–75
- 1st Class
- £95–140
- Phone
- 08717 81 81 81
- Website
- nationalexpress.com
Bus from Bus Station to Boomtown Fair Matterley Estate
- Ave. Duration
- 6h
- Frequency
- 6 times a week
- Estimated price
- £28–40
- Website
- https://www.nationalexpress.com/en
Bus from Boomtown Fair Matterley Estate to Seldown Coach Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 10m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- £16–23
- Website
- https://www.nationalexpress.com/en
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More Questions & Answers
Truro to Poole bus services, operated by National Express, arrive at Boomtown Fair Matterley Estate station.
Truro to Poole train services, operated by Great Western Railway (GWR), arrive at Castle Cary station.
Yes, the driving distance between Truro to Poole is 163 miles. It takes approximately 3h 10m to drive from Truro to Poole.
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