The average train between Poole and Wales takes 3h 43m and the fastest train takes 3h 34m. There is a train service every few hours from Poole to Wales. 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 Poole and Wales. 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 Wales at 11:57 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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No, there is no direct train from Poole to Wales. However, there are services departing from Poole station and arriving at Wales station via Southampton Central. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 43m.
Poole to Wales train services, operated by South Western Railway, depart from Poole station.
Poole to Wales train services, operated by South Western Railway, arrive at Cardiff Central station.
Book your Poole to Wales train tickets online with South Western Railway and Great Western Railway (GWR).
The distance between Poole and Wales is 213.4 km. The road distance is 240 km.
You can take a train from Poole to Cardiff Central via Southampton Central in around 4h 12m.