What is the cheapest way to get from Cardiff to Poole?

The cheapest way to get from Cardiff to Poole is to drive which costs £26 - £40 and takes 2h 36m.

What is the fastest way to get from Cardiff to Poole?

The fastest way to get from Cardiff to Poole is to drive which takes 2h 36m and costs £26 - £40.

Is there a direct bus between Cardiff and Poole?

No, there is no direct bus from Cardiff to Poole. However, there are services departing from Sophia Gardens and arriving at The George via Bournemouth Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 55m.

Is there a direct train between Cardiff and Poole?

No, there is no direct train from Cardiff to Poole. However, there are services departing from Cardiff Central and arriving at Poole via Southampton Central. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 46m.

How far is it from Cardiff to Poole?

The distance between Cardiff and Poole is 150 miles. The road distance is 108.3 miles.

How do I travel from Cardiff to Poole without a car?

The best way to get from Cardiff to Poole without a car is to train which takes 3h 46m and costs £60 - £120.

How long does it take to get from Cardiff to Poole?

It takes approximately 3h 46m to get from Cardiff to Poole, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Cardiff to Poole bus from?

Cardiff to Poole bus services, operated by National Express, depart from Sophia Gardens station.

Where do I catch the Cardiff to Poole train from?

Cardiff to Poole train services, operated by Great Western Railway (GWR), depart from Cardiff Central station.

Train or bus from Cardiff to Poole?

The best way to get from Cardiff to Poole is to train which takes 3h 46m and costs £60 - £120. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £29 - £50 and takes 4h 55m.

Where does the Cardiff to Poole bus arrive?

Cardiff to Poole bus services, operated by National Express, arrive at Bournemouth Station.

Where does the Cardiff to Poole train arrive?

Cardiff to Poole train services, operated by Great Western Railway (GWR), arrive at Southampton Central station.

Can I drive from Cardiff to Poole?

Yes, the driving distance between Cardiff to Poole is 108 miles. It takes approximately 2h 36m to drive from Cardiff to Poole.

How do I get a train ticket from Cardiff to Poole?

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How do I get a bus ticket from Cardiff to Poole?

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Where can I stay near Poole?

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Cardiff to Poole - 4 ways to travel via train, bus, and car

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There are 4 ways to get from Cardiff to Poole by train, bus, or car

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Cardiff Central to Southampton Centraltrain Cardiff Central - Portsmouth Harbour / ...
2. Take the train from Southampton Central to Pooletrain London Waterloo - Weymouth / ...
3h 46m
£61–113
Drive 107.7 mi
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1. Drive from Cardiff to Poolecar 107.7 mi
2h 36m
£27–39
Bus
1. Take the bus from Sophia Gardens to Bournemouth Stationbus Cp3
4h 55m
£30–47
Train, bus
1. Take the train from Cardiff Central to Salisburytrain Cardiff Central - Portsmouth Harbour / ...
2. Take the bus from Meeting House Lane to Bus Stationbus X6
5h 22m
£44–74

Cardiff to Poole by train

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Distance: 148.9 mi
Duration: 3h 46m

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

You can take a train from Cardiff Central to Poole via Southampton Central in around 3h 46m. Alternatively, National Express operates a bus from Sophia Gardens to Bournemouth Station twice a week. Tickets cost £26–45 and the journey takes 4h 5m.

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