There are 4 ways to get from Poole to Cardiff Bay 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 Fareham - Cardiff Central / ...
4h 12m£53–182Drive 111.5 mi
cheapest- Drive from Poole to Cardiff Baycar 111.5 mi
2h 28m£28–40Bus, train
- Take the bus from Bus Station to Meeting House Lanebus X6
- Take the train from Salisbury to Cardiff Centraltrain Fareham - Cardiff Central / ...
5h 40m£36–56Bus
- Take the bus from Seldown Coach Station to Heathrow Central Bus Stationbus 035
- Take the bus from Heathrow Central Bus Station to Sophia Gardensbus 201 / ...
6h 22m£29–82
Poole to Cardiff Bay by train
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Poole to Cardiff Bay is to drive which costs £27 - £40 and takes 2h 28m.
The fastest way to get from Poole to Cardiff Bay is to drive which takes 2h 28m and costs £27 - £40.
No, there is no direct bus from Poole station to Cardiff Bay. However, there are services departing from Seldown Coach Station and arriving at Millennium Centre via Heathrow Central Bus Station, Sophia Gardens and Cardiff Bus Interchange Bay 6. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 22m.
No, there is no direct train from Poole to Cardiff Bay. However, there are services departing from Poole and arriving at Cardiff Central via Southampton Central. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 12m.
The distance between Poole and Cardiff Bay is 150 miles. The road distance is 112.2 miles.
The best way to get from Poole to Cardiff Bay without a car is to train which takes 4h 12m and costs £50 - £190.
It takes approximately 4h 12m to get from Poole to Cardiff Bay, including transfers.
Poole to Cardiff Bay bus services, operated by National Express, depart from Seldown Coach Station.
Poole to Cardiff Bay train services, operated by South Western Railway, depart from Poole station.
The best way to get from Poole to Cardiff Bay is to train which takes 4h 12m and costs £50 - £190. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £28 - £85 and takes 6h 22m.
What companies run services between Poole, England and Cardiff Bay, Wales?
You can take a train from Poole to Cardiff Central via Southampton Central in around 4h 12m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Seldown Coach Station to Millennium Centre via Heathrow Central Bus Station, Sophia Gardens, and Cardiff Bus Interchange Bay 6 in around 6h 22m.
- 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
- £45–160
- Website
- https://www.gwr.com/
Train from Salisbury to Cardiff Central
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 7m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £30–50
- Website
- https://www.gwr.com/
- 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
- 08717 81 81 81
- Website
- nationalexpress.com
Bus from Seldown Coach Station to Heathrow Central Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 45m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £14–40
- Website
- https://www.nationalexpress.com/en
Bus from Heathrow Central Bus Station to Sophia Gardens
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 55m
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- £13–40
- Website
- https://www.nationalexpress.com/en
- Phone
- 01204 327509
- info@atlantictravel.co.uk
- Website
- atlantictravel.co.uk
Bus from Seldown Coach Station to Heathrow Central Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 55m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Website
- Atlantic Travel GB Ltd
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More Questions & Answers
Poole to Cardiff Bay bus services, operated by National Express, arrive at Heathrow Central Bus Station.
Poole to Cardiff Bay train services, operated by South Western Railway, arrive at Southampton Central station.
Yes, the driving distance between Poole to Cardiff Bay is 112 miles. It takes approximately 2h 28m to drive from Poole to Cardiff Bay.
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