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

The cheapest way to get from Poole to Tenby is to drive which costs £45 - £70 and takes 4h 4m.

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 4m and costs £45 - £70.

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 Swansea Bus Station Stand B. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 10h 5m.

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 8h 3m.

How far is it from Poole to Tenby?

The distance between Poole and Tenby is 257 miles. The road distance is 196.1 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 8h 3m and costs £100 - £230.

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 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 8h 3m and costs £100 - £230. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £55 - £160 and takes 10h 5m.

Where does the Poole to Tenby bus arrive?

Poole to Tenby bus services, operated by National Express, 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 196 miles. It takes approximately 4h 4m 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?

There are 1950+ hotels available in Tenby.

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 Centraltrain
2. Take the train from Southampton Central to Cardiff Centraltrain
3. Take the train from Cardiff Central to Tenbytrain
8h 3m
£104–227
Drive 195 mi
cheapest
1. Drive from Poole to Tenbycar 195 mi
4h 4m
£49–71
Bus
1. Take the bus from Seldown Coach Station to Heathrow Central Bus Stationbus 035
2. Take the bus from Heathrow Central Bus Station to Swansea Bus Station Stand Bbus 201 / ...
3. Take the bus from Swansea Bus Station Stand B to Upper Park Roadbus 112 / ...
10h 5m
£59–155
Train via Reading
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 21m
£126–255

Poole to Tenby by train

42Weekly Trains

8h 3mAverage Duration

£104Cheapest Price

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Distance: 255.3 mi
Duration: 8h 3m

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 8h 3m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Seldown Coach Station to Upper Park Road via Heathrow Central Bus Station and Swansea Bus Station Stand B in around 10h 5m.

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