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 £30 - £95 and takes 9h 52m.

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 3h 56m 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 Seldown Coach Station and arriving at Upper Park Road via Heathrow Central Bus Station and Sophia Gardens. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 9h 52m.

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 Southampton Central and Cardiff Central. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 55m.

How far is it from Poole to Tenby?

The distance between Poole and Tenby is 257 miles. The road distance is 198.4 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 which takes 7h 55m and costs £65 - £250.

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

It takes approximately 7h 55m 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 FlixBus, depart from Seldown Coach Station.

Where do I catch the Poole to Tenby train from?

Poole to Tenby train services, operated by South Western Railway, depart from Poole station.

Train or bus from Poole to Tenby?

The best way to get from Poole to Tenby is to train which takes 7h 55m and costs £65 - £250. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £30 - £95 and takes 9h 52m.

Where does the Poole to Tenby bus arrive?

Poole to Tenby bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Heathrow Central Bus Station.

Where does the Poole to Tenby train arrive?

Poole to Tenby train services, operated by South Western Railway, arrive at Southampton Central station.

Can I drive from Poole to Tenby?

Yes, the driving distance between Poole to Tenby is 198 miles. It takes approximately 3h 56m to drive from Poole to Tenby.

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

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How do I get a bus 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

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

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Poole to Southampton Central
2. Take the train from Southampton Central to Cardiff Central
3. Take the train from Cardiff Central to Tenby
7h 55m
£69–242
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Seldown Coach Station to Heathrow Central Bus Station
2. Take the bus from Heathrow Central Bus Station to Sophia Gardens201 / ...
3. Take the bus from Sophia Gardens to Upper Park Road112
9h 52m
£32–91
Drive 197.3 mi
1. Drive from Poole to Tenby197.3 mi
3h 56m
£50–72
Train via Reading
1. Take the train from Bournemouth to Reading
2. Take the train from Reading to Swansea
3. Take the train from Swansea to Tenby
7h 56m
£67–210

Poole to Tenby by train

43Weekly Trains

7h 55mAverage Duration

£69Cheapest Price

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Distance: 255.4 mi
Duration: 7h 55m

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

You can take a train from Poole to Tenby via Southampton Central and Cardiff Central in around 7h 55m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Seldown Coach Station to Upper Park Road via Heathrow Central Bus Station and Sophia Gardens in around 9h 52m.

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