The average train between Poole and Bridgend takes 3h 55m and the fastest train takes 3h 49m. There is a train service every few hours from Poole to Bridgend. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.
Trains run hourly between Poole and Bridgend. The earliest departure is at 5:25 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Poole is at 7:06 PM which arrives into Bridgend at 11:08 PM. All services require a transfer at Bournemouth and take an average of 3h 55m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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3h 52m • 2 changesWant to know about travelling from Poole to Bridgend? We have put together a list of the most frequently asked questions from our users such as: What is the cheapest mode of transport? What is the quickest option? How much do tickets usually cost? and many more.
No, there is no direct train from Poole to Bridgend. However, there are services departing from Poole station and arriving at Bridgend station via Reading. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 55m.
Poole to Bridgend train services, operated by South Western Railway, depart from Bournemouth station.
Poole to Bridgend train services, operated by South Western Railway, arrive at Bridgend station.
Book your Poole to Bridgend train tickets online with South Western Railway, Cross Country and Great Western Railway (GWR).
The distance between Poole and Bridgend is 141.8 km. The road distance is 338 km.
You can take a train from Poole to Bridgend via Bournemouth and Reading in around 4h 49m.