How to travel from Cardiff to Poole

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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 prices starting from €23. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 3h 16m. 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 €23, and a train costs an average of €46.

Distance: 73 miles (119 km)

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€77

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€32

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3h 46m

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3h 16m

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7h 17m

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6h 47m

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Great Western Rail

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from Cardiff to Poole

How to get from Cardiff to Poole by train, bus or flight.

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The best way to travel from Cardiff to Poole is by taking a bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.

FlixBus
03:45PM8h50
Cardiff
12:35AMPoole
$351One-way
0 transfers

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FlixBus
03:45PM8h50
Cardiff
12:35AMPoole
$351One-way
0 transfers

Fastest

FlixBus
09:40AM8h20
Cardiff
06:00PMPoole
$411One-way
0 transfers

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FAQs: Travel from Cardiff to Poole

Travel to Poole easily. Whether you want fast, cheap or something entirely different, our travel experts have collected everything you need to know so you can find the best option from Cardiff to Poole.

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There are 2 options to travel between Cardiff and Poole including taking a train and bus.
The cheapest way to travel from Cardiff to Poole is a bus with an average price of $29 (€23).

This is compared to other travel options from Cardiff to Poole:

A bus is $29 (€23) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Cardiff to Poole costing on average $58 (€46).

The fastest way to travel from Cardiff to Poole is by train with an average journey time of 3h 48m.

Other travel options to Poole take longer:

Bus takes on average 7h 40m.

The distance from Cardiff to Poole is approximately 73 miles (119 km).
The average frequency per day from Cardiff to Poole is:
  • Around 12 buses per day.
  • Around 5 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.

These are the most popular departure and arrival points from Cardiff to Poole:
  • 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).
If finding a good deal is your main consideration for your trip from Cardiff to Poole, then we'll help you find the best value travel companies for you:
  • Travel with Great Western Rail, CrossCountry, first_great_western to go to Poole by train.
  • Travel with National Express to go to Poole by bus.
Omio customers who travel from Cardiff to Poole often also extend their vacation to go to London, Southampton, Weymouth, Longford, Bristol. Omio can help you plan your trip by finding the best connections between Poole and these popular destinations at a great price.

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