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 34m£120–198Drive 207.1 mi
cheapest- Drive from Poole to Barmouthcar 207.1 mi
5h 5m£52–75Bus
- 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 4mTrain, 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£115–180
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 4m.
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 34m.
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 34m and costs £120 - £200.
It takes approximately 9h 34m 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 34m and costs £120 - £200. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs and takes 13h 4m.
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 34m. 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 4m.
- 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
Train from Bournemouth to Stafford
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 46m
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- £90–140
- Website
- Cross Country
- 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
- £17–29
- 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
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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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