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Compare train and bus for Cardiff to Poole
Omio recommends booking the bus as it is the most popular option from Cardiff to Poole among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from $17. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 3h 25m. In case you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint the train is your best bet as it emits only 0.0 - 0.1kg. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $17, and a train costs an average of $88.
Distance: 73 miles (119 km)
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Most popular Bus | Train | Driving |
|---|---|---|
$31 Average price Cheapest | $93 Average price | $41 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
7h 3m Average total duration 6h 33m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 3h 55m Average total duration Fastest 3h 25m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 2h 54m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.1 - 0.3kg CO2 emissions | 0.0 - 0.1kg CO2 emissions Lowest | - CO2 emissions |
 Most popular bus company |  Most popular train 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 $61 (€50) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Cardiff to Poole costing on average $93 (€76).
Other travel options to Poole take longer:
Bus takes on average 6h 33m.
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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 PMPoole$361One-way0 transfers
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- 6:45 AM8h10Cardiff2:55 PMPoole$361One-way0 transfers
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- 6:45 AM8h10Cardiff2:55 PMPoole$361One-way0 transfers
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This is compared to other travel options from Cardiff to Poole:
A bus is $61 (€50) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Cardiff to Poole costing on average $93 (€76).
Other travel options to Poole take longer:
Bus takes on average 6h 33m.
- Around 16 buses per day.
- Around 6 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.
- Buses mostly depart from Cardiff, Sophia Gardens and arrive in Poole, Seldown Coach Park.
- Trains mostly depart from Cardiff Central (CDF) and arrive in Poole station (POO).
- Travel with National Express, FlixBus to go to Poole by bus.
- Travel with Great Western Railway, Great Western Railway (GWR) to go to Poole by train.
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