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Cardiff Central Station to Poole trains

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The average train between Cardiff Central Station and Poole takes 3h 50m and the fastest train takes 3h 33m. There is a train service every few hours from Cardiff Central Station to Poole. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.

3h 50m
Duration
149 mi
Distance
£72
Average price
Hourly
Frequency

Train

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  1. Take the train from Cardiff Central to Southampton Centraltrain train Cardiff Central - Portsmouth Harbour / ...
  2. Take the train from Southampton Central to Pooletrain train London Waterloo - Weymouth / ...
3h 47m
£61–114

Cardiff Central Station to Poole train times

Trains run hourly between Cardiff Central Station and Poole. The earliest departure is at 6:28 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Cardiff Central Station is at 8:30 PM which arrives into Poole at 12:36 AM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 3h 50m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Saturday, October 10, 2026

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    Great Western Railway (GWR)South Western Railway3h 44m • 1 change

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    Great Western Railway (GWR)South Western Railway3h 47m • 1 change

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    Great Western Railway (GWR)South Western Railway3h 47m • 1 change

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    Great Western Railway (GWR)South Western Railway3h 44m • 1 change
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Departing Sunday, October 11, 2026

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    Great Western Railway (GWR)South Western Railway4h 15m • 1 change

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    Great Western Railway (GWR)South Western Railway4h 8m • 1 change

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    Great Western Railway (GWR)South Western Railway4h 7m • 1 change

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    Great Western Railway (GWR)South Western Railway4h 7m • 1 change
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Departing Monday, October 12, 2026

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    Great Western Railway (GWR)South Western Railway3h 47m • 1 change

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    Great Western Railway (GWR)South Western Railway3h 48m • 1 change

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    Great Western Railway (GWR)South Western Railway3h 48m • 1 change

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    Great Western Railway (GWR)South Western Railway3h 47m • 1 change
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Departing Tuesday, October 13, 2026

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    Great Western Railway (GWR)South Western Railway3h 47m • 1 change

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    Great Western Railway (GWR)South Western Railway3h 48m • 1 change

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    Great Western Railway (GWR)South Western Railway3h 48m • 1 change

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    Great Western Railway (GWR)South Western Railway3h 47m • 1 change
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Frequently asked questions

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Map of how to get from Cardiff Central Station to Poole.ExpandLaunch map view
  • Distance: 148.9 mi
  • Duration: 3h 50m

What companies run services between Cardiff Central Station, Wales and Poole, England?

You can take a train from Cardiff Central to Poole via Southampton Central in around 3h 47m.

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