The distance between Poole and Penzance is around 305km (190 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to drive which takes around 3h 25m.
We've found 4 different ways to get from Poole to Penzance by train, bus and car. The recommended routes, which include information on duration, ticket price, and level of difficulty, can be found below.
👋 Also check out Penzance → Poole if you're planning a return trip.
Take the train to Upwey, Castle Cary then Exeter St Davids and then to Penzance.
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Take the bus to London Heathrow Airport T2 and T3 and then to Penzance.
There are several options for getting from Poole to Penzance by train, bus and car. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around £28 ($33) and will take around 9h 45m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can drive and arrive in approximately 3h 25m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately £53 ($63).
The distance between Poole and Penzance is around 305km (190 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 263km (163 miles)
It takes around 6h 25m to get from Poole and Penzance by train. If you are travelling by car it will take around 3h 25m to drive there.
The quickest way to get from Poole to Penzance is to drive which takes around 3h 25m and will set you back approx £53 ($63).
The cheapest way to travel between Poole and Penzance, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus which will typically cost around £28 ($33) for a standard one-way ticket.
Yes there is a train service that runs between Poole and Penzance. It typically takes around 6h 25m and departs hourly.
There are no direct train services that runs from Poole to Penzance. However, you can instead can take several connecting trains with a changeover in Southampton Central, Salisbury and Exeter St Davids. These services run hourly and will take a minimum of 6h 25m.
South Western Railway, Great Western Railway and CrossCountry run train services between Poole and Penzance. Trains depart hourly and will take around 6h 25m, however, this may vary depending on the particular service and whether it runs express or stops all stations.
Yes there is a bus that runs regularly from Poole and Penzance. It typically takes around 9h 45m and departs twice daily.
There are no direct bus services that runs from Poole to Penzance. However, you can instead can take several connecting buses with changeovers in London Heathrow Airport T2 and T3. These services run twice daily and will take a minimum of 9h 45m.
Megabus UK and National Express run regular bus services between Poole and Penzance. Buses run twice daily and take around 9h 45m on average but will vary depending on you book with.
It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Poole to Penzance. We recommend that you take the train to Southampton Central then Exeter St Davids and then to Penzance. instead which will take 6h 25m.
The closest major airport to Penzance is Newquay Cornwall Airport (NQY) (NQY) which is approximately 52km (32 miles) from Penzance. Exeter Airport (EXT) (EXT) and Bristol Airport (BRS) (BRS) are also nearby and might be a better alternative airport depending on where you are flying from.
Yes it is possible to drive from Poole and Penzance. The distance is around 305km (190 miles) by road and it will take around 3h 25m in normal traffic conditons.
If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Poole to Penzance is to take the train which takes, on average, 6h 25m and will usually cost around £120 ($145).
Transport option | Duration | Cost | Frequency | Distance |
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Train via Upwey + 1 similar | 5h 50m | £105($125) | every 4 hours | 404km (251 miles) |
Train | 6h 25m | £120($145) | hourly | 446km (277 miles) |
Bus | 9h 45m | £28($33) | twice daily | 619km (384 miles) |
Drive | 3h 25m | £53($63) | on demand | 305km (190 miles) |
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The following major airports near Penzance offer regular flights to various popular destinations within United Kingdom and internationally.