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

The cheapest way to get from Swansea to Poole is to drive which costs £35 - £55 and takes 3h 3m.

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

The fastest way to get from Swansea to Poole is to drive which takes 3h 3m and costs £35 - £55.

Is there a direct bus between Swansea and Poole?

No, there is no direct bus from Swansea station to Poole station. However, there are services departing from Swansea Bus Station Stand B and arriving at Seldown Coach Station via Heathrow Central Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 46m.

Is there a direct train between Swansea and Poole?

No, there is no direct train from Swansea to Poole. However, there are services departing from Swansea and arriving at Poole via Reading and Bournemouth. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 8m.

How far is it from Swansea to Poole?

The distance between Swansea and Poole is 237 miles. The road distance is 148 miles.

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

The best way to get from Swansea to Poole without a car is to train via Reading which takes 5h 8m and costs £60 - £180.

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

It takes approximately 5h 8m to get from Swansea to Poole, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Swansea to Poole bus from?

Swansea to Poole bus services, operated by National Express, depart from Swansea Bus Station Stand B.

Where do I catch the Swansea to Poole train from?

Swansea to Poole train services, operated by Great Western Railway (GWR), depart from Swansea station.

Train or bus from Swansea to Poole?

The best way to get from Swansea to Poole is to train via Reading which takes 5h 8m and costs £60 - £180. Alternatively, you can bus via London Heathrow Airport (LHR), which costs £24 - £95 and takes 6h 46m.

Where does the Swansea to Poole bus arrive?

Swansea to Poole bus services, operated by National Express, arrive at Heathrow Central Bus Station.

Where does the Swansea to Poole train arrive?

Swansea to Poole train services, operated by Great Western Railway (GWR), arrive at Reading station.

Can I drive from Swansea to Poole?

Yes, the driving distance between Swansea to Poole is 148 miles. It takes approximately 3h 3m to drive from Swansea to Poole.

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

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How do I get a bus ticket from Swansea to Poole?

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Where can I stay near Poole?

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Swansea to Poole - 5 ways to travel via train, bus, and car

There are 5 ways to get from Swansea to Poole 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 via Reading
best
1. Take the train from Swansea to ReadingSwansea - London Paddington / ...
2. Take the train from Reading to BournemouthManchester Piccadilly - Bournemouth / ...
5h 8m
£60–171
Bus via London Heathrow Airport (LHR)
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Swansea Bus Station Stand B to Heathrow Central Bus Station201 / ...
2. Take the bus from Heathrow Central Bus Station to Seldown Coach StationUk061
6h 46m
£25–92
Drive 147.1 mi
1. Drive from Swansea to Poole147.1 mi
3h 3m
£37–53
Train
1. Take the train from Swansea to Cardiff Central
2. Take the train from Cardiff Central to Southampton Central
3. Take the train from Southampton Central to Poole
5h 27m
£53–182
Bus
1. Take the bus from Swansea Bus Station Stand A to Bus Station804
2. Take the bus from Bus Station to Market PlaceD1
3. Take the bus from Meeting House Lane to Bus StationX6
9h 1m

Swansea to Poole by train

104Weekly Trains

5h 8mAverage Duration

£60Cheapest Price

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Distance: 235.2 mi
Duration: 5h 8m

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

You can take a train from Swansea to Poole via Reading and Bournemouth in around 5h 8m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Swansea Bus Station Stand B to Seldown Coach Station via Heathrow Central Bus Station in around 6h 46m.

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