The average train between Swansea and Poole takes 4h 29m and the fastest train takes 4h 11m. There is a train service every few hours from Swansea 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.
Trains run hourly between Swansea and Poole. The earliest departure is at 5:29 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Swansea is at 7:19 PM which arrives into Poole at 11:35 PM. All services require a transfer at Reading and take an average of 4h 29m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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Want to know about travelling from Swansea to Poole? 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 Swansea to Poole. However, there are services departing from Swansea station and arriving at Poole station via Reading. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 29m.
Swansea to Poole train services, operated by Great Western Railway (GWR), depart from Swansea station.
Swansea to Poole train services, operated by Great Western Railway (GWR), arrive at Bournemouth station.
Book your Swansea to Poole train tickets online with Great Western Railway (GWR), Cross Country and South Western Railway.
The distance between Swansea and Poole is 169.7 km. The road distance is 378 km.
You can take a train from Swansea to Poole via Reading and Bournemouth in around 5h.