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Compare train and bus for Cardiff to Poole
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Cardiff to Poole among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the bus, with an average ticket price of kr193 For those with little time, consider booking a train, which has an average total journey time of 3h 56m. If you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint, the train is your best option, with estimated CO2 emissions of 0.0 - 0.1kg. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of kr193, while a train costs an average of kr508.
Distance: 73 miles (119 km)
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Most popular Train | Bus | Driving |
|---|---|---|
kr508 Average price | kr193 Average price Cheapest | kr270 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
3h 56m Average total duration Fastest 3h 26m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 6h 55m Average total duration 6h 25m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 2h 54m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.0 - 0.1kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.1 - 0.3kg CO2 emissions | - CO2 emissions |
 Most popular train company |  Most popular bus company | Your own car or car rental |
Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options |
Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
This is compared to other travel options from Cardiff to Poole:
A bus is kr316 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Cardiff to Poole costing on average kr508.
Other travel options to Poole take longer:
Bus takes on average 6h 55m.
Tickets start at around kr508 compared to roughly kr270 in fuel and tolls — a saving of about kr-238.73. The journey takes 3h 26m versus 2h 54m by car, so you'll arrive a bit later, but you can work, read, or sleep along the way rather than spending the time behind the wheel. You'll also save the hassle of parking at the other end.
Driving is worth it if you're on a tight schedule, travelling as a group, or want to stop somewhere en route.
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How to get from Cardiff to Poole by train, bus or flight.
Our recommendation
The best way to travel from Cardiff to Poole is by taking a bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
6:45 AM8h10Cardiff2:55 PMPoolekr2341One-way0 transfers
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- 6:45 AM8h10Cardiff2:55 PMPoolekr2341One-way0 transfers
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- 6:45 AM8h10Cardiff2:55 PMPoolekr2341One-way0 transfers
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This is compared to other travel options from Cardiff to Poole:
A bus is kr75 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Cardiff to Poole costing on average kr508.
Other travel options to Poole take longer:
Bus takes on average 6h 46m.
- Around 18 buses per day.
- Around 7 trains per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Cardiff and Poole as scheduled services by train and bus can vary by season or day of the week.
- Trains mostly depart from Cardiff Central (CDF) and arrive in Poole station (POO).
- Buses mostly depart from Cardiff, Sophia Gardens and arrive in Poole, Seldown Coach Park.
- Travel with National Express, FlixBus to go to Poole by bus.
- Travel with CrossCountry, Great Western Railway to go to Poole by train.
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