There are 5 ways to get from Poole to Bridgend by train, bus, or car
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Train
best- Take the train from Poole to Southampton Centraltrain Weymouth - London Waterloo / ...
- Take the train from Southampton Central to Cardiff Centraltrain Portsmouth Harbour - Cardiff Central / ...
4h 45m£58–178Drive 126.1 mi
cheapest- Drive from Poole to Bridgendcar 126.1 mi
2h 41m£31–45Bus
- Take the bus from Seldown Coach Station to Heathrow Central Bus Stationbus 035
- Take the bus from Heathrow Central Bus Station to Sarn Odeonbus 201 / ...
6h 28m£50–94Train via Reading
- Take the train from Bournemouth to Readingtrain Bournemouth - Manchester Piccadilly / ...
- Take the train from Reading to Bridgendtrain London Paddington - Swansea / ...
4h 53m£89–196Bus, train
- Take the bus from Bus Station to Meeting House Lanebus X6
- Take the train from Salisbury to Cardiff Centraltrain
- Take the bus from Cardiff Bus Interchange Bay 2 to Bridgend Bus Station Stand 5bus X2
6h 48m
Poole to Bridgend by train
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Poole to Bridgend is to drive which costs £30 - £45 and takes 2h 41m.
The fastest way to get from Poole to Bridgend is to drive which takes 2h 41m and costs £30 - £45.
No, there is no direct bus from Poole station to Bridgend. However, there are services departing from Seldown Coach Station and arriving at Sarn Odeon via Heathrow Central Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 28m.
No, there is no direct train from Poole to Bridgend. However, there are services departing from Poole and arriving at Bridgend via Southampton Central and Cardiff Central. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 45m.
The distance between Poole and Bridgend is 170 miles. The road distance is 126.9 miles.
The best way to get from Poole to Bridgend without a car is to train which takes 4h 45m and costs £55 - £180.
It takes approximately 4h 45m to get from Poole to Bridgend, including transfers.
Poole to Bridgend bus services, operated by National Express, depart from Seldown Coach Station.
Poole to Bridgend train services, operated by South Western Railway, depart from Poole station.
The best way to get from Poole to Bridgend is to train which takes 4h 45m and costs £55 - £180. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £50 - £95 and takes 6h 28m.
What companies run services between Poole, England and Bridgend, Wales?
You can take a train from Poole to Bridgend via Southampton Central and Cardiff Central in around 4h 45m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Seldown Coach Station to Sarn Odeon via Heathrow Central Bus Station in around 6h 28m.
- Phone
- 0345 6000 650
- Website
- southwesternrailway.com
Train from Poole to Southampton Central
- Ave. Duration
- 47 min
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- £7–22
- Website
- https://www.southwesternrailway.com/
- Phone
- +44 3457 000 125
- gwr.feedback@gwr.com
- Website
- gwr.com
Train from Southampton Central to Cardiff Central
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 38m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £45–150
- Website
- https://www.gwr.com/
Train from Reading to Bridgend
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 50m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £65–130
- Website
- https://www.gwr.com/
- Anytime Day Single
- £65–85
- Anytime Day Single 1st Class
- £90–130
Train from Salisbury to Cardiff Central
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 7m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £30–50
- Website
- https://www.gwr.com/
Train from Bournemouth to Reading
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 25m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £19–60
- Website
- https://www.crosscountrytrains.co.uk/
- Phone
- 08717 81 81 81
- Website
- nationalexpress.com
Bus from Seldown Coach Station to Heathrow Central Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 30m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £15–40
- Website
- https://www.nationalexpress.com/en
Bus from Heathrow Central Bus Station to Sarn Odeon
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 40m
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- £35–55
- Website
- https://www.nationalexpress.com/en
- Phone
- +44 1202 338420
- enquiries@morebus.co.uk
- Website
- morebus.co.uk
Bus from Bus Station to Meeting House Lane
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 32m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £2
- Website
- https://www.morebus.co.uk/
- Phone
- +44 1792 57 22 55
- Website
- firstbus.co.uk
Bus from Cardiff Bus Interchange Bay 2 to Bridgend Bus Station Stand 5
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 10m
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Website
- https://www.firstbus.co.uk/south-west-wales
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More Questions & Answers
Poole to Bridgend bus services, operated by National Express, arrive at Heathrow Central Bus Station.
Poole to Bridgend train services, operated by South Western Railway, arrive at Southampton Central station.
Yes, the driving distance between Poole to Bridgend is 127 miles. It takes approximately 2h 41m to drive from Poole to Bridgend.
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