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How to get fromPoole to Powysby train, bus, or car

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

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  1. Train, bus

    best
    1. Take the train from Poole to Southampton Centraltrain train
    2. Take the train from Southampton Central to Newport (S Wales)train train
    3. Take the train from Newport (S Wales) to Herefordtrain train
    4. Take the bus from Railway Station to Builders Armsbus bus 461 / ...
    8h 12m

  2. Drive  156 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Poole to Powyscar car 156 mi
    3h 59m
    £39–56

  3. Bus, train

    1. Take the bus from Bus Station to Meeting House Lanebus bus X6
    2. Take the train from Salisbury to Newport (S Wales)train train
    3. Take the train from Newport (S Wales) to Herefordtrain train
    4. Take the bus from Railway Station to Builders Armsbus bus 461 / ...
    9h 22m

  4. Train

    1. Take the train from Bournemouth to Birmingham New Streettrain train
    2. Take the train from Birmingham New Street to Shrewsburytrain train
    3. Take the train from Shrewsbury to Pen-y-Bonttrain train
    8h 14m
    £145–235

  5. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Seldown Coach Station to Heathrow Central Bus Stationbus bus 035 / ...
    2. Take the bus from Heathrow Central Bus Station to Royal Wellbus bus 444 / ...
    3. Take the bus from Royal Well to Country Bus Stationbus bus 445
    4. Take the bus from Country Bus Station to Crossgates Primary Schoolbus bus 461 / ...
    10h 57m

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  • Distance: 229 mi
  • Duration: 8h 12m

What companies run services between Poole, England and Powys, Wales?

You can take a train from Poole to Powys via Bournemouth, Birmingham New Street, Shrewsbury, and Pen-y-Bont in around 8h 14m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Seldown Coach Station to Powys via Heathrow Central Bus Station, Royal Well, Country Bus Station, and Crossgates Primary School in around 10h 57m.

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