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

The cheapest way to get from Poole to Bridgend is to drive which costs £30 - £45 and takes 2h 43m.

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

The fastest way to get from Poole to Bridgend is to drive which takes 2h 43m and costs £30 - £45.

Is there a direct bus between Poole and Bridgend?

No, there is no direct bus from Poole station to Bridgend. However, there are services departing from Poole Seldown Coach Station and arriving at Sarn Odeon via Heathrow Central Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 5m.

Is there a direct train between Poole and Bridgend?

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 54m.

How far is it from Poole to Bridgend?

The distance between Poole and Bridgend is 170 miles. The road distance is 127.1 miles.

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

The best way to get from Poole to Bridgend without a car is to train which takes 4h 54m and costs £60 - £140.

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

It takes approximately 4h 54m to get from Poole to Bridgend, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Poole to Bridgend bus from?

Poole to Bridgend bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Poole Seldown Coach Station.

Where do I catch the Poole to Bridgend train from?

Poole to Bridgend train services, operated by South Western Railway, depart from Poole station.

Train or bus from Poole to Bridgend?

The best way to get from Poole to Bridgend is to train which takes 4h 54m and costs £60 - £140. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £40 - £70 and takes 7h 5m.

Where does the Poole to Bridgend bus arrive?

Poole to Bridgend bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at London Heathrow Airport station.

Where does the Poole to Bridgend train arrive?

Poole to Bridgend train services, operated by South Western Railway, arrive at Southampton Central station.

Can I drive from Poole to Bridgend?

Yes, the driving distance between Poole to Bridgend is 127 miles. It takes approximately 2h 43m to drive from Poole to Bridgend.

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

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Where can I stay near Bridgend?

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Poole to Bridgend - 5 ways to travel via train, bus, and car

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There are 5 ways to get from Poole to Bridgend by train, bus, or car

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Poole to Southampton Centraltrain Weymouth - London Waterloo / ...
2. Take the train from Southampton Central to Cardiff Centraltrain Portsmouth Harbour - Cardiff Central / ...
4h 54m
£64–131
Drive 126.3 mi
cheapest
1. Drive from Poole to Bridgendcar 126.3 mi
2h 43m
£32–46
Bus
1. Take the bus from Poole Seldown Coach Station to London Heathrow Airportbus Uk061
2. Take the bus from Heathrow Central Bus Station to Sarn Odeonbus 201 / ...
7h 5m
£42–68
Train via Reading
1. Take the train from Bournemouth to Readingtrain Bournemouth - Manchester Piccadilly / ...
2. Take the train from Reading to Bridgendtrain London Paddington - Swansea / ...
4h 56m
£82–154
Bus, train
1. Take the bus from The George to Meeting House Lanebus X6
2. Take the train from Salisbury to Cardiff Centraltrain
3. Take the bus from Cardiff Bus Interchange Bay 2 to Bridgend Bus Station Stand 5bus X2
7h 18m
£44–79

Poole to Bridgend by train

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Distance: 169 mi
Duration: 4h 54m

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 54m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Poole Seldown Coach Station to Sarn Odeon via Heathrow Central Bus Station in around 7h 5m.

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