The average train between Poole and Wales takes 3h 44m and the fastest train takes 3h 37m. There is a train service every few hours from Poole to Wales. 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 Wales. The earliest departure is at 5:38 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Poole is at 8:08 PM which arrives into Wales at 11:57 PM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 3h 44m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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3h 41m • 1 changeWant to know about travelling from Poole to Wales? 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 Wales. However, there are services departing from Poole station and arriving at Wales station via Southampton Central. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 44m.
Poole to Wales train services, operated by South Western Railway, depart from Poole station.
Poole to Wales train services, operated by South Western Railway, arrive at Cardiff Central station.
Book your Poole to Wales train tickets online with South Western Railway and Great Western Railway (GWR).
The distance between Poole and Wales is 213.4 km. The road distance is 240 km.
You can take a train from Poole to Cardiff Central via Southampton Central in around 4h 15m.