There are 5 ways to get from Poole to Powys by train, bus, or car
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Train
best- Take the train from Poole to Southampton Centraltrain
- Take the train from Southampton Central to Newport (S Wales)train
- Take the train from Newport (S Wales) to Craven Armstrain
- Take the train from Craven Arms to Pen-y-Bonttrain
8h 14m£127–211Drive 158.9 mi
cheapest- Drive from Poole to Powyscar 158.9 mi
3h 53m£40–58Bus
- Take the bus from Poole Seldown Coach Station to London Heathrow Airportbus Uk061
- Take the bus from Heathrow Central Bus Station to Millennium Gardenbus 409
10h 2m£107–153Train, bus
- Take the train from Poole to Southampton Centraltrain
- Take the train from Southampton Central to Cardiff Centraltrain
- Take the bus from Merthyr Bus Station 2 to Crosswaysbus T4
9h 6m£106–181Train, bus via Birmingham
- Take the train from Bournemouth to Birmingham New Streettrain
- Take the train from Birmingham New Street to Herefordtrain
- Take the bus from Railway Station to Builders Armsbus 461 / ...
10h 11m
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Poole to Powys is to drive which costs £40 - £60 and takes 3h 53m.
The fastest way to get from Poole to Powys is to drive which takes 3h 53m and costs £40 - £60.
No, there is no direct bus from Poole station to Powys. However, there are services departing from Poole Seldown Coach Station and arriving at Millennium Garden via Heathrow Central Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 10h 2m.
No, there is no direct train from Poole to Powys. However, there are services departing from Poole and arriving at Pen-y-Bont via Southampton Central, Newport (S Wales) and Craven Arms. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 14m.
The distance between Poole and Powys is 249 miles. The road distance is 159.8 miles.
The best way to get from Poole to Powys without a car is to train which takes 8h 14m and costs £120 - £220.
It takes approximately 8h 14m to get from Poole to Powys, including transfers.
Poole to Powys bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Poole Seldown Coach Station.
Poole to Powys train services, operated by South Western Railway, depart from Poole station.
The best way to get from Poole to Powys is to train which takes 8h 14m and costs £120 - £220. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £100 - £160 and takes 10h 2m.
What companies run services between Poole, England and Powys, Wales?
You can take a train from Poole to Powys via Southampton Central, Newport (S Wales), Craven Arms, and Pen-y-Bont in around 8h 14m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Poole Seldown Coach Station to Powys via Heathrow Central Bus Station and Millennium Garden in around 10h 2m.
- Phone
- 0345 6000 650
- Website
- South Western Railway
Train from Poole to Southampton Central
- Ave. Duration
- 51 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £12–26
- Website
- South Western Railway
Train from Poole to Southampton Central
- Ave. Duration
- 51 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £12–26
- Website
- South Western Railway
- Phone
- +44 (0)345 7000 125
- gwr.feedback@gwr.com
- Website
- Great Western Railway (GWR)
Train from Southampton Central to Newport (S Wales)
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 20m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £40–80
- Website
- Great Western Railway (GWR)
Train from Southampton Central to Cardiff Central
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 37m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £45–90
- Website
- Great Western Railway (GWR)
- Phone
- 03333 211 202
- Website
- Transport for Wales
Train from Newport (S Wales) to Craven Arms
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 19m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £25–40
- Website
- Transport for Wales
Train from Craven Arms to Pen-y-Bont
- Ave. Duration
- 53 min
- Frequency
- 5 times a day
- Estimated price
- £9–15
- Website
- Transport for Wales
Train from Bournemouth to Birmingham New Street
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 6m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £75–120
- Website
- Cross Country
- Phone
- +44 333 311 0039
- contact.wmr@wmtrains.co.uk
- Website
- West Midlands Trains
Train from Birmingham New Street to Hereford
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 27m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £16–45
- Website
- West Midlands Trains
Rome2Rio's guide to FlixBus
Contact Details
- Phone
- +49 30 300 137 300
- service@flixbus.com
- Website
- Flixbus
Bus from Poole Seldown Coach Station to London Heathrow Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 35m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £12–18
- Website
- Flixbus
- Phone
- +44 (0)3717 81 81 81
- Website
- National Express
Bus from Heathrow Central Bus Station to Millennium Garden
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 50m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- £30–55
- Website
- National Express
- Phone
- 01686 412231
- Website
- Celtic Travel
Bus from Merthyr Bus Station 2 to Crossways
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 57m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- £5–7
- Website
- Celtic Travel
- Phone
- 01544-230481
- dave@sargeantsbros.com
- Website
- Sargeants Bros.
Bus from Railway Station to Builders Arms
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 41m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Website
- Sargeants Bros.
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Booking & Getting There
Poole to Powys bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at London Heathrow Airport station.
Poole to Powys train services, operated by South Western Railway, arrive at Southampton Central station.
Yes, the driving distance between Poole to Powys is 160 miles. It takes approximately 3h 53m to drive from Poole to Powys.
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