There are 4 ways to get from Poole to Barmouth by train, bus, or car
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Train
best- Take the train from Bournemouth to Birmingham New Streettrain
- Take the train from Birmingham New Street to Machynllethtrain
- Take the train from Machynlleth to Barmouthtrain
9h 42m£120–193Drive 207.1 mi
cheapest- Drive from Poole to Barmouthcar 207.1 mi
5h 5m£52–74Bus
- Take the bus from Seldown Coach Station to Heathrow Central Bus Stationbus 035 / ...
- Take the bus from Heathrow Central Bus Station to Birmingham Coach Stationbus 210 / ...
- Take the bus from Birmingham Coach Station to Chester Bus Interchangebus 830
- Take the bus from Chester Bus Interchange to Corwen Bus Stationbus T8
- Take the bus from Corwen Bus Station to Last Innbus T3 / ...
13h 1mTrain, bus
- Take the train from Poole to Weymouthtrain
- Take the train from Weymouth to Bristol Parkwaytrain
- Take the train from Bristol Parkway to Port Talbot Parkwaytrain
- Take the bus from Port Talbot Parkway 6 to Aberystwyth Bus Station Stand 7bus T1c
- Take the bus from Aberystwyth Bus Station Stand 4 to Eldon Square 1bus T2
14h 8m
Poole to Barmouth by train
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Poole to Barmouth is to drive which costs £50 - £75 and takes 5h 5m.
The fastest way to get from Poole to Barmouth is to drive which takes 5h 5m and costs £50 - £75.
No, there is no direct bus from Poole station to Barmouth. However, there are services departing from Seldown Coach Station and arriving at Last Inn via Heathrow Central Bus Station, Birmingham Coach Station, Chester Bus Interchange and Corwen Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 13h 1m.
No, there is no direct train from Poole to Barmouth. However, there are services departing from Poole and arriving at Barmouth via Bournemouth, Birmingham New Street and Machynlleth. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 9h 42m.
The distance between Poole and Barmouth is 309 miles. The road distance is 208.3 miles.
The best way to get from Poole to Barmouth without a car is to train which takes 9h 42m and costs £120 - £200.
It takes approximately 9h 42m to get from Poole to Barmouth, including transfers.
Poole to Barmouth bus services, operated by National Express, depart from Seldown Coach Station.
Poole to Barmouth train services, operated by Cross Country, depart from Bournemouth station.
The best way to get from Poole to Barmouth is to train which takes 9h 42m and costs £120 - £200. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs and takes 13h 1m.
What companies run services between Poole, England and Barmouth, Wales?
You can take a train from Poole to Barmouth via Bournemouth, Birmingham New Street, and Machynlleth in around 9h 42m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Seldown Coach Station to Last Inn via Heathrow Central Bus Station, Birmingham Coach Station, Chester Bus Interchange, and Corwen Bus Station in around 13h 1m.
- Phone
- +44 3447 369 123
- [email protected]
- Website
- Cross Country
Train from Bournemouth to Birmingham New Street
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 6m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £75–120
- Website
- Cross Country
- Phone
- 03333 211 202
- Website
- Transport for Wales
Train from Birmingham New Street to Machynlleth
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 22m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- £35–55
- Website
- Transport for Wales
Train from Machynlleth to Barmouth
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 7m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- £8–14
- Website
- Transport for Wales
- Phone
- 0345 6000 650
- Website
- South Western Railway
Train from Poole to Weymouth
- Ave. Duration
- 48 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £10–22
- Website
- South Western Railway
- Phone
- +44 (0)345 7000 125
- [email protected]
- Website
- Great Western Railway (GWR)
Train from Weymouth to Bristol Parkway
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 49m
- Frequency
- 5 times a day
- Estimated price
- £35–70
- Website
- Great Western Railway (GWR)
Train from Bristol Parkway to Port Talbot Parkway
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 12m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £27–50
- Website
- Great Western Railway (GWR)
- Phone
- +44 (0)3717 81 81 81
- Website
- National Express
Bus from Seldown Coach Station to Heathrow Central Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 40m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £15–26
- Website
- National Express
Bus from Heathrow Central Bus Station to Birmingham Coach Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 35m
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- £17–30
- Website
- National Express
Bus from Birmingham Coach Station to Chester Bus Interchange
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 45m
- Frequency
- Twice a week
- Estimated price
- £12–20
- Website
- National Express
- Phone
- 01745 730700
- [email protected]
- Website
- M & H Coaches
Bus from Chester Bus Interchange to Corwen Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 33m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Website
- M & H Coaches
- Phone
- +44 1654 702100
- [email protected]
- Website
- Lloyd's Coaches
Bus from Corwen Bus Station to Last Inn
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 29m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- £5–7
- Website
- Lloyd's Coaches
Bus from Aberystwyth Bus Station Stand 4 to Eldon Square 1
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 23m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- £5–7
- Website
- Lloyd's Coaches
- Phone
- +44 1970 828288
- [email protected]
- Website
- Mid Wales Travel
Bus from Port Talbot Parkway 6 to Aberystwyth Bus Station Stand 7
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 10m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Website
- Mid Wales Travel
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Booking & Getting There
Poole to Barmouth bus services, operated by National Express, arrive at Heathrow Central Bus Station.
Poole to Barmouth train services, operated by Cross Country, arrive at Birmingham New Street station.
Yes, the driving distance between Poole to Barmouth is 208 miles. It takes approximately 5h 5m to drive from Poole to Barmouth.
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