There are 4 ways to get from Poole to Pembroke by train, bus, or car
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Train via Reading
best- Take the train from Bournemouth to Readingtrain
- Take the train from Reading to Swanseatrain
- Take the train from Swansea to Pembroketrain
8h 27m£120–214Bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Bournemouth Station to Sophia Gardensbus Cp3
- Take the bus from Sophia Gardens to Pembroke Castlebus 508
10h 22m£46–75Drive 203.2 mi
- Drive from Poole to Pembrokecar 203.2 mi
4h 3m£52–74Train
- Take the train from Poole to Southampton Centraltrain
- Take the train from Southampton Central to Cardiff Centraltrain
- Take the train from Cardiff Central to Pembroketrain
8h 30m£93–181
Poole to Pembroke by train
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Poole to Pembroke is to bus which costs £45 - £75 and takes 10h 22m.
The fastest way to get from Poole to Pembroke is to drive which takes 4h 3m and costs £50 - £75.
No, there is no direct bus from Poole station to Pembroke. However, there are services departing from Bus Station and arriving at Pembroke Castle via Bournemouth Station and Sophia Gardens. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 10h 22m.
No, there is no direct train from Poole to Pembroke. However, there are services departing from Poole and arriving at Pembroke via Bournemouth, Reading and Swansea. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 27m.
The distance between Poole and Pembroke is 307 miles. The road distance is 204.3 miles.
The best way to get from Poole to Pembroke without a car is to train via Reading which takes 8h 27m and costs £120 - £220.
It takes approximately 8h 27m to get from Poole to Pembroke, including transfers.
Poole to Pembroke bus services, operated by National Express, depart from Bournemouth Station.
Poole to Pembroke train services, operated by Cross Country, depart from Bournemouth station.
The best way to get from Poole to Pembroke is to train via Reading which takes 8h 27m and costs £120 - £220. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £45 - £75 and takes 10h 22m.
What companies run services between Poole, England and Pembroke, Wales?
You can take a train from Poole to Pembroke via Bournemouth, Reading, and Swansea in around 8h 27m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Bus Station to Pembroke Castle via Bournemouth Station and Sophia Gardens in around 10h 22m.
- Phone
- +44 3447 369 123
- [email protected]
- Website
- Cross Country
Train from Bournemouth to Reading
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 23m
- 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 23m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £65–120
- Website
- Great Western Railway (GWR)
Train from Southampton Central to Cardiff Central
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 37m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £45–90
- Website
- Great Western Railway (GWR)
- Phone
- 03333 211 202
- Website
- Transport for Wales
Train from Swansea to Pembroke
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 58m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- £23–40
- Website
- Transport for Wales
Train from Cardiff Central to Pembroke
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 13m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- £35–65
- 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 Pembroke Castle
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 30m
- Frequency
- 4 times a week
- Estimated price
- £18–29
- Website
- National Express
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Booking & Getting There
Poole to Pembroke bus services, operated by National Express, arrive at Sophia Gardens station.
Poole to Pembroke train services, operated by Cross Country, arrive at Reading station.
Yes, the driving distance between Poole to Pembroke is 204 miles. It takes approximately 4h 3m to drive from Poole to Pembroke.
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