The cheapest and fastest trains from Swansea to Poole
Cheapest price
$283
Average price
$288
Fastest journey
4 h 11 m
Average duration
4 h 12 m
Trains per day
5
Distance
170 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Swansea to Poole is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Swansea to Poole will cost around $288 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only $283.
It's difficult to get from Swansea to Poole without transferring at least 2 times.










Travel Information
Compare train and bus for Swansea to Poole
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Swansea to Poole among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from €40. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 4h 15m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of €40, and a train costs an average of €91.
Distance: 105 miles (170 km)
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€91 Average price | €43 Average price Cheapest |
4h 45m Average total duration Fastest 4h 15m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 8h 55m Average total duration 8h 25m Onboard + 30m Additional time* |
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Live departures
Swansea to Poole train times
The table below shows live departures for Swansea to Poole trains for tomorrow, Friday, November 7. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
![]() | 3:46 AM Swansea | 5h37 | 9:23 AM Poole | 2 transfers | |
This is the last train of the day. | |||||
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Journey information
Overview: Train from Swansea to Poole
Trains from Swansea to Poole run on average 5 times per day, taking around 4h 15m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at $112 (€91) but you can travel from only $50 (€40) by bus.
The earliest train runs at 05:02, the last at 19:40. The fastest train covers the 105 miles (170 km) distance in 5h 8m.
Distance 105 miles (170 km) |
Average train duration 4h 15m |
Cheapest ticket price $112 (€91) |
Trains per day 5 |
Fastest train 5h 8m |
First train 05:02 |
Last train 19:40 |
Train companies: Great Western Rail, first_great_western from Swansea to Poole trainsGreat Western Rail, first_great_western trains will get you between Swansea and Poole from $50 (€40). With over 1000 travel companies on Omio, you can find the best train times and tickets for your trip.
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FAQs: Trains from Swansea to Poole
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Swansea to Poole by train. From journey times and ticket prices to direct connections, first and last departures, and even whether the route is scenic, our FAQs cover everything you need to plan your trip. Whether you’re looking for the fastest train, the cheapest option, or tips for making the most of your visit at Poole, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.

popular train stations
Popular train stations from Swansea to Poole
- Opening hours: Monday - Friday 05:15 - 20:00 Saturday 06:15 - 20:00 Sunday 08:00 - 20:00 Tickets requiring reservations: Mon-Sat 0910-1845
- Car Park: Mariners Road (until 30 April 2019). Thereafter please use the top level of Ivy Street (High Street) multistorey car park.
- Staff help available: Yes
- Step free access coverage: Yes
- Step free access note: Category A. Step free access to all platforms.
- Accessible car park equipment: Wheelchair users can use car park equipment at this station unaided
- Accessible public telephones: on concourse
- Accessible ticket machines: There are accessible ticket machines at this station
- Accessible toilets: Yes
- Ramp for train access: Yes
- Wheelchairs available: Yes
- Impaired mobility set down / pick up points available: No
- Toilets Location: The toilets are located on Platform 1. The National key toilets are located on Platform 1; these toilets are operated by a radar key.
- National key toilets: Yes
- National key toilets location: The National key toilets are located on Platform 1; these toilets are operated by a radar key.
- Baby changing facilities: Yes
- Storage sheltered: No
- Storage location: On Platform 1
- Storage CCTV: Yes
- Location for Rail Replacement Services: Wait at the bus stops on High Street outside the station
- Opening hours: Monday - Friday 06:35 - 10:00 Saturday Closed Sunday Closed
- Car Park: Station Car Park
- Storage sheltered: No
- Storage CCTV: Yes
- Location for Rail Replacement Services: To Bournemouth: Station Road opposite The Avocet pub To Poole: Station Road outside The Avocet pub
- Opening hours: Monday - Friday 05:55 - 19:00 Saturday 07:00 - 18:00 Sunday 09:00 - 19:00
- Car Park: Station Car Park
- Staff help available: Yes
- Step free access coverage: Yes
- Step free access note: Step-free category B Station - There is level access to both sides of the station by ramps. Interchange between platforms is via a ramped underpass at the London end of the platforms. Please be aware that this station has no tactile paving on the platform edge.
- Accessible ticket machines: There are accessible ticket machines at this station
- Accessible ticket machines note: All South Western Railway ticket machines are able to sell tickets with Disabled Persons Railcard discounts. All machines are accessible, however the station may not be so please check the station access note for further details
- Accessible toilets: Yes
- Ramp for train access: Yes
- Wheelchairs available: Yes
- Impaired mobility set down / pick up points available: No
- Toilets Location: The toilets are located in the Booking Hall and in the Waiting Room on Platform 1. The National key toilets are located in the Main Booking Hall; these toilets are operated by a radar key. A radar key is available from station staff upon request. A 'National Key Scheme' key [RADAR] can be purchased by contacting the following. Address: 12 City Forum, 250 City Road, London, EC1V 8AF. Tel: 020 7250 3222. Minicom: 020 7250 4119. Fax: 020 7250 0212. Email: [email protected]
- National key toilets: Yes
- Baby changing facilities: No
- Storage sheltered: Yes
- Storage CCTV: No
- Location for Rail Replacement Services: Station forecourt, off Serpentine Road
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