There are 4 ways to get from Poole to Cardiff Bay (Water) by train, bus, or car
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Train
best- Take the train from Poole to Southampton CentralWeymouth - London Waterloo / ...
- Take the train from Southampton Central to Cardiff CentralPortsmouth Harbour - Cardiff Central / ...
4h 29m£51–244Bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Seldown Coach Station to Heathrow Central Bus Station035 / ...
- Take the bus from Heathrow Central Bus Station to Kingsway GDUk940 / ...
6h 58m£23–65Bus, train
- Take the bus from Bus Station to Meeting House LaneX6
- Take the train from Salisbury to Cardiff CentralPortsmouth Harbour - Cardiff Central / ...
5h 53m£36–56Drive 114 mi
- Drive from Poole to Cardiff Bay (Water)114 mi
2h 39m£29–42
Poole to Cardiff Bay (Water) by train and bus
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Poole to Cardiff Bay (Water) is to drive which costs £28 - £45 and takes 2h 39m.
The fastest way to get from Poole to Cardiff Bay (Water) is to drive which takes 2h 39m and costs £28 - £45.
No, there is no direct bus from Poole station to Cardiff Bay (Water). However, there are services departing from Seldown Coach Station and arriving at Prospect Place via Heathrow Central Bus Station and Kingsway GR. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 58m.
The distance between Poole and Cardiff Bay (Water) is 151 miles. The road distance is 114.7 miles.
The best way to get from Poole to Cardiff Bay (Water) without a car is to train which takes 4h 29m and costs £50 - £250.
It takes approximately 4h 29m to get from Poole to Cardiff Bay (Water), including transfers.
Poole to Cardiff Bay (Water) bus services, operated by National Express, depart from Seldown Coach Station.
The best way to get from Poole to Cardiff Bay (Water) is to train which takes 4h 29m and costs £50 - £250. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £23 - £65 and takes 6h 58m.
Poole to Cardiff Bay (Water) bus services, operated by National Express, arrive at Heathrow Central Bus Station.
Yes, the driving distance between Poole to Cardiff Bay (Water) is 115 miles. It takes approximately 2h 39m to drive from Poole to Cardiff Bay (Water).
What companies run services between Poole, England and Cardiff Bay (Water), Wales?
You can take a train from Poole to James Street via Southampton Central, Cardiff Central, and Cardiff Bus Interchange Bay 1 in around 4h 29m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Seldown Coach Station to Prospect Place via Heathrow Central Bus Station, Kingsway GD, and Kingsway GR in around 6h 58m.
- Phone
- 0345 6000 650
- Website
- southwesternrailway.com
Train from Poole to Southampton Central
- Ave. Duration
- 47 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £8–23
- 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 39m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £40–220
- 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 30m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £14–40
- Website
- https://www.nationalexpress.com/en
Rome2Rio's guide to FlixBus
Contact Details
- Phone
- +49 30 300 137 300
- service@flixbus.com
- Website
- flixbus.fr
Bus from Seldown Coach Station to Heathrow Central Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 55m
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- £10–27
- Website
- https://www.flixbus.co.uk
Bus from Heathrow Central Bus Station to Kingsway GD
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 30m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £11–25
- Website
- https://www.flixbus.co.uk
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