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

The cheapest way to get from Poole to Tenby is to bus which costs £40 - £75 and takes 10h 2m.

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

The fastest way to get from Poole to Tenby is to drive which takes 4h and costs £45 - £75.

Is there a direct bus between Poole and Tenby?

No, there is no direct bus from Poole station to Tenby. However, there are services departing from Bus Station and arriving at Upper Park Road via Bournemouth Station and Sophia Gardens. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 10h 2m.

Is there a direct train between Poole and Tenby?

No, there is no direct train from Poole to Tenby. However, there are services departing from Poole and arriving at Tenby via Bournemouth, Reading and Swansea. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 3m.

How far is it from Poole to Tenby?

The distance between Poole and Tenby is 298 miles. The road distance is 198.7 miles.

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

The best way to get from Poole to Tenby without a car is to train via Reading which takes 8h 3m and costs £110 - £210.

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

It takes approximately 8h 3m to get from Poole to Tenby, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Poole to Tenby bus from?

Poole to Tenby bus services, operated by National Express, depart from Bournemouth Station.

Where do I catch the Poole to Tenby train from?

Poole to Tenby train services, operated by Cross Country, depart from Bournemouth station.

Train or bus from Poole to Tenby?

The best way to get from Poole to Tenby is to train via Reading which takes 8h 3m and costs £110 - £210. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £40 - £75 and takes 10h 2m.

Where does the Poole to Tenby bus arrive?

Poole to Tenby bus services, operated by National Express, arrive at Sophia Gardens station.

Where does the Poole to Tenby train arrive?

Poole to Tenby train services, operated by Cross Country, arrive at Reading station.

Can I drive from Poole to Tenby?

Yes, the driving distance between Poole to Tenby is 199 miles. It takes approximately 4h to drive from Poole to Tenby.

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

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Where can I stay near Tenby?

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Poole to Tenby - 4 ways to travel via train, bus, and car

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There are 4 ways to get from Poole to Tenby by train, bus, or car

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Train via Reading
best
1. Take the train from Bournemouth to Readingtrain
2. Take the train from Reading to Swanseatrain
3. Take the train from Swansea to Tenbytrain
8h 3m
£117–209
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Bournemouth Station to Sophia Gardensbus Cp3
2. Take the bus from Sophia Gardens to Upper Park Roadbus 508
10h 2m
£44–72
Drive 197.6 mi
1. Drive from Poole to Tenbycar 197.6 mi
4h
£50–72
Train
1. Take the train from Poole to Southampton Centraltrain
2. Take the train from Southampton Central to Cardiff Centraltrain
3. Take the train from Cardiff Central to Tenbytrain
8h 6m
£93–176

Poole to Tenby by train

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Distance: 296.2 mi
Duration: 8h 3m

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

You can take a train from Poole to Tenby via Bournemouth, Reading, and Swansea in around 8h 3m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Bus Station to Upper Park Road via Bournemouth Station and Sophia Gardens in around 10h 2m.

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