There are 4 ways to get from Poole to Kilgetty by train, bus, or car
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Train via Reading
best- Take the train from Bournemouth to Readingtrain
- Take the train from Reading to Swanseatrain
- Take the train from Swansea to Kilgettytrain
7h 51m£116–204Bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Bournemouth Station to Sophia Gardensbus Cp3
- Take the bus from Sophia Gardens to Kilgetty Community Centrebus 112 / ...
9h 21m£45–73Drive 189.8 mi
- Drive from Poole to Kilgettycar 189.8 mi
3h 55m£47–68Train
- Take the train from Poole to Southampton Centraltrain
- Take the train from Southampton Central to Cardiff Centraltrain
- Take the train from Cardiff Central to Kilgettytrain
7h 56m£88–171
Poole to Kilgetty by train
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Poole to Kilgetty is to bus which costs £45 - £75 and takes 9h 21m.
The fastest way to get from Poole to Kilgetty is to drive which takes 3h 55m and costs £45 - £70.
No, there is no direct bus from Poole to Kilgetty. However, there are services departing from The George and arriving at Kilgetty Community Centre via Bournemouth Station and Sophia Gardens. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 9h 21m.
No, there is no direct train from Poole to Kilgetty. However, there are services departing from Poole and arriving at Kilgetty via Bournemouth, Reading and Swansea. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 51m.
The distance between Poole and Kilgetty is 293 miles. The road distance is 190.9 miles.
The best way to get from Poole to Kilgetty without a car is to train via Reading which takes 7h 51m and costs £110 - £210.
It takes approximately 7h 51m to get from Poole to Kilgetty, including transfers.
Poole to Kilgetty bus services, operated by National Express, depart from Bournemouth Station.
Poole to Kilgetty train services, operated by Cross Country, depart from Bournemouth station.
The best way to get from Poole to Kilgetty is to train via Reading which takes 7h 51m and costs £110 - £210. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £45 - £75 and takes 9h 21m.
What companies run services between Poole, England and Kilgetty, Wales?
You can take a train from Poole to Kilgetty via Bournemouth, Reading, and Swansea in around 7h 51m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from The George to Kilgetty Community Centre via Bournemouth Station and Sophia Gardens in around 9h 21m.
- Phone
- +44 3447 369 123
- [email protected]
- Website
- Cross Country
Train from Bournemouth to Reading
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 24m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £30–50
- Website
- Cross Country
- Phone
- +44 (0)345 7000 125
- [email protected]
- Website
- Great Western Railway (GWR)
Train from Reading to Swansea
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 19m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £65–120
- Website
- Great Western Railway (GWR)
Train from Southampton Central to Cardiff Central
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 35m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £45–90
- Website
- Great Western Railway (GWR)
- Phone
- 03333 211 202
- Website
- Transport for Wales
Train from Swansea to Kilgetty
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 24m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- £19–30
- Website
- Transport for Wales
Train from Cardiff Central to Kilgetty
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 39m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- £30–55
- Website
- Transport for Wales
- Phone
- 0345 6000 650
- Website
- South Western Railway
Train from Poole to Southampton Central
- Ave. Duration
- 51 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £12–26
- Website
- South Western Railway
- Phone
- +44 (0)3717 81 81 81
- Website
- National Express
Bus from Bournemouth Station to Sophia Gardens
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 5m
- Frequency
- Once a week
- Estimated price
- £27–45
- Website
- National Express
Bus from Sophia Gardens to Kilgetty Community Centre
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 30m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- £15–25
- Website
- National Express
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Booking & Getting There
Poole to Kilgetty bus services, operated by National Express, arrive at Sophia Gardens station.
Poole to Kilgetty train services, operated by Cross Country, arrive at Reading station.
Yes, the driving distance between Poole to Kilgetty is 191 miles. It takes approximately 3h 55m to drive from Poole to Kilgetty.
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