The average train between Poole and Swansea takes 5h 13m and the fastest train takes 4h 32m. There is a train service every few hours from Poole to Swansea. 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 Swansea. The earliest departure is at 5:40 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Poole is at 8:09 PM which arrives into Swansea at 2:11 AM. All services require a transfer at Southampton Central and take an average of 5h 13m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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Want to know about travelling from Poole to Swansea? 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 Swansea. However, there are services departing from Poole station and arriving at Swansea station via Southampton Central. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 13m.
Poole to Swansea train services, operated by South Western Railway, depart from Poole station.
Poole to Swansea train services, operated by South Western Railway, arrive at Swansea station.
Book your Poole to Swansea train tickets online with South Western Railway, Great Western Railway (GWR) and Transport for Wales.
The distance between Poole and Swansea is 169.7 km. The road distance is 313 km.
You can take a train from Poole to Swansea via Southampton Central and Cardiff Central in around 5h 24m.