The average train between Cardiff and Poole takes 3h 49m and the fastest train takes 3h 32m. There is a train service every few hours from Cardiff to Poole. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.
Trains run hourly between Cardiff and Poole. The earliest departure is at 6:28 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Cardiff is at 8:30 PM which arrives into Poole at 12:36 AM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 3h 49m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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No, there is no direct train from Cardiff to Poole. However, there are services departing from Cardiff station and arriving at Poole station via Southampton Central. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 49m.
Cardiff to Poole train services, operated by Great Western Railway (GWR), depart from Cardiff Central station.
Cardiff to Poole train services, operated by Great Western Railway (GWR), arrive at Poole station.
Book your Cardiff to Poole train tickets online with Great Western Railway (GWR) and South Western Railway.
The distance between Cardiff and Poole is 119.2 km. The road distance is 240 km.
You can take a train from Cardiff Central to Poole via Southampton Central in around 3h 41m.