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 39m£147–232Drive 207.1 mi
cheapest- Drive from Poole to Barmouthcar 207.1 mi
5h 5m£51–73Bus
- Take the bus from Seldown Coach Station to Heathrow Central Bus Stationbus 035
- Take the bus from Heathrow Central Bus Station to Aberystwyth Bus Station Stand 2bus 409
- Take the bus from Aberystwyth Bus Station Stand 4 to Eldon Square 1bus T2
13h 13mTrain, bus
- Take the train from Bournemouth to Staffordtrain
- Take the train from Stafford to Chestertrain
- Take the bus from Wrexham Bus Station 5 to Last Innbus T3 / ...
11h 39m
Poole to Barmouth by train
Questions & Answers
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, Aberystwyth Bus Station Stand 4 and Eldon Square 1. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 13h 13m.
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 39m.
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 39m and costs £140 - £240.
It takes approximately 9h 39m 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 39m and costs £140 - £240. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs and takes 13h 13m.
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 39m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Seldown Coach Station to Last Inn via Heathrow Central Bus Station, Aberystwyth Bus Station Stand 4, and Eldon Square 1 in around 13h 13m.
- Phone
- +44 3447 369 123
- [email protected]
- Website
- crosscountrytrains.co.uk
Train from Bournemouth to Birmingham New Street
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 6m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £95–140
- Website
- https://www.crosscountrytrains.co.uk/
Train from Bournemouth to Stafford
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 46m
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- £110–160
- Website
- https://www.crosscountrytrains.co.uk/
- Phone
- 03333 211 202
- Website
- tfw.wales
Train from Birmingham New Street to Machynlleth
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 21m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- £40–70
- Website
- https://tfw.wales/
Train from Machynlleth to Barmouth
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 4m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- £10–17
- Website
- https://tfw.wales/
- Phone
- +44 (0)345 528 0253
- Website
- avantiwestcoast.co.uk
Train from Stafford to Chester
- Ave. Duration
- 42 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £16–27
- Website
- https://www.avantiwestcoast.co.uk/
- Phone
- +44 (0)3717 81 81 81
- Website
- nationalexpress.com
Bus from Seldown Coach Station to Heathrow Central Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 30m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £18–45
- Website
- https://www.nationalexpress.com/en
Bus from Heathrow Central Bus Station to Aberystwyth Bus Station Stand 2
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 45m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- £40–110
- Website
- https://www.nationalexpress.com/en
- Phone
- +44 1654 702100
- [email protected]
- Website
- lloydscoaches.com
Bus from Aberystwyth Bus Station Stand 4 to Eldon Square 1
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 23m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Website
- https://lloydscoaches.com/
Bus from Wrexham Bus Station 5 to Last Inn
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 37m
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Website
- https://lloydscoaches.com/
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More Questions & Answers
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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