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

The cheapest way to get from Cardiff to Poole Harbour is to train and fly and car ferry which costs £140 - £400 and takes 9h 12m.

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

The fastest way to get from Cardiff to Poole Harbour is to train and fly and car ferry which takes 8h 39m and costs £210 - £350.

How far is it from Cardiff to Poole Harbour?

The distance between Cardiff and Poole Harbour is 326 miles.

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

It takes approximately 9h 12m to get from Cardiff to Poole Harbour, including transfers.

Where can I stay near Poole Harbour?

There are 2221+ hotels available in Poole Harbour.

Cardiff to Poole Harbour - 3 ways to travel via train, plane, and car ferry

There are 3 ways to get from Cardiff to Poole Harbour by train, plane, or car ferry

Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.

Train to Bristol Airport, fly to Jersey Airport, car ferry
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1. Take the train from Cardiff Central to Bristol Temple Meads
2. Fly from Bristol Airport (BRS) to Jersey Airport (JER)BRS - JER
3. Take the car ferry from Jersey St Helier to Poole
9h 12m
£141–393
Train to Bristol Airport, fly to Guernsey Airport, car ferry
1. Take the train from Cardiff Central to Bristol Temple Meads
2. Fly from Bristol Airport (BRS) to Guernsey Airport (GCI)BRS - GCI
3. Take the car ferry from Guernsey St Peter Port to Poole
8h 39m
£213–345
Train, train to Southampton Airport, fly to Guernsey Airport, car ferry
1. Take the train from Cardiff Central to Reading
2. Take the train from Reading to Southampton Airport Parkway
3. Fly from Southampton Airport (SOU) to Guernsey Airport (GCI)SOU - GCI
4. Take the car ferry from Guernsey St Peter Port to Poole
10h 8m
£256–475

Bristol Airport (BRS) to Jersey Airport (JER) flights

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Distance: 323.6 mi
Duration: 9h 12m

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

There is no direct connection from Cardiff to Poole Harbour. However, you can take the train to Bristol Temple Meads, walk to Bristol Temple Meads, take the shuttle to Bristol Airport, walk to Bristol Airport (BRS) airport, fly to Jersey Airport (JER), walk to Jersey Airport, take the line 15 bus to Jersey Liberation, walk to Jersey St Helier, then take the car ferry to Poole. Alternatively, you can take the train to Bristol Temple Meads, walk to Bristol Temple Meads, take the shuttle to Bristol Airport, walk to Bristol Airport (BRS) airport, fly to Guernsey Airport (GCI), walk to Specsavers, take the line 71 bus to Guernsey Town Terminus, walk to Guernsey St Peter Port, then take the car ferry to Poole.

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