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Trip Overview

The average train between Poole and Cardiff takes 3h 43m and the fastest train takes 3h 34m. There is a train service every few hours from Poole to Cardiff. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.

3h 43m
Duration
149 mi
Distance
£76
Average price
Hourly
Frequency

Train

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  1. Take the train from Poole to Southampton Centraltrain train Weymouth - London Waterloo / ...
  2. Take the train from Southampton Central to Cardiff Centraltrain train Portsmouth Harbour - Cardiff Central / ...
4h 13m
£64–126

Poole to Cardiff train times

Trains run hourly between Poole and Cardiff. The earliest departure is at 5:40 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Poole is at 8:09 PM which arrives into Cardiff at 11:53 PM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 3h 43m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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  • Distance: 148.9 mi
  • Duration: 3h 43m

What companies run services between Poole, England and Cardiff, Wales?

You can take a train from Poole to Cardiff Central via Southampton Central in around 4h 13m.

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