There are 5 ways to get from Poole to Swansea 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
best- Take the train from Poole to Southampton Centraltrain
- Take the train from Southampton Central to Cardiff Centraltrain
- Take the train from Cardiff Central to Swanseatrain
5h 22m£82–166Drive 144.3 mi
cheapest- Drive from Poole to Swanseacar 144.3 mi
3h 10m£36–51Bus
- Take the bus from Seldown Coach Station to Heathrow Central Bus Stationbus 035
- Take the bus from Heathrow Central Bus Station to Swansea Bus Station Stand Bbus 201 / ...
7h 10m£55–131Train via Reading
- Take the train from Bournemouth to Readingtrain Bournemouth - Manchester Piccadilly / ...
- Take the train from Reading to Swanseatrain London Paddington - Swansea / ...
5h 24m£112–195Bus, train
- Take the bus from Bus Station to Meeting House Lanebus X6
- Take the train from Salisbury to Newport (S Wales)train
- Take the bus from Newport Train Station to Swansea City Bus Stationbus
7h 24m£46–81
Poole to Swansea by train
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Poole to Swansea is to drive which costs £35 - £55 and takes 3h 10m.
The fastest way to get from Poole to Swansea is to drive which takes 3h 10m and costs £35 - £55.
No, there is no direct bus from Poole station to Swansea station. However, there are services departing from Seldown Coach Station and arriving at Swansea Bus Station Stand B via Heathrow Central Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 10m.
No, there is no direct train from Poole to Swansea. However, there are services departing from Poole and arriving at Swansea via Southampton Central and Cardiff Central. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 22m.
The distance between Poole and Swansea is 195 miles. The road distance is 145.2 miles.
The best way to get from Poole to Swansea without a car is to train which takes 5h 22m and costs £80 - £170.
It takes approximately 5h 22m to get from Poole to Swansea, including transfers.
Poole to Swansea bus services, operated by National Express, depart from Seldown Coach Station.
Poole to Swansea train services, operated by South Western Railway, depart from Poole station.
The best way to get from Poole to Swansea is to train which takes 5h 22m and costs £80 - £170. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £50 - £140 and takes 7h 10m.
What companies run services between Poole, England and Swansea, Wales?
You can take a train from Poole to Swansea via Southampton Central and Cardiff Central in around 5h 22m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Seldown Coach Station to Swansea Bus Station Stand B via Heathrow Central Bus Station in around 7h 10m.
- Phone
- 0345 6000 650
- Website
- South Western Railway
Train from Poole to Southampton Central
- Ave. Duration
- 49 min
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- £14–35
- Website
- South Western Railway
- Phone
- +44 (0)345 7000 125
- [email protected]
- Website
- Great Western Railway (GWR)
Train from Southampton Central to Cardiff Central
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 37m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £50–95
- Website
- Great Western Railway (GWR)
Train from Cardiff Central to Swansea
- Ave. Duration
- 53 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £20–40
- Website
- Great Western Railway (GWR)
Train from Reading to Swansea
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 19m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £70–130
- Website
- Great Western Railway (GWR)
Train from Salisbury to Newport (S Wales)
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 49m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £35–65
- Website
- Great Western Railway (GWR)
- Phone
- 03333 211 202
- Website
- Transport for Wales
Train from Cardiff Central to Swansea
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 12m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £18–30
- Website
- Transport for Wales
- Phone
- +44 3447 369 123
- [email protected]
- Website
- Cross Country
Train from Bournemouth to Reading
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 22m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £40–60
- 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 25m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £19–50
- Website
- National Express
Bus from Heathrow Central Bus Station to Swansea Bus Station Stand B
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 20m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £35–85
- Website
- National Express
- Phone
- +44 1202 338420
- [email protected]
- Website
- More Bus
Bus from Bus Station to Meeting House Lane
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 32m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £3
- Website
- More Bus
Rome2Rio's guide to FlixBus
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +49 30 300 137 300
- [email protected]
- Website
- Flixbus
Bus from Newport Train Station to Swansea City Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 35m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £5–10
- Website
- Flixbus
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More Questions & Answers
Poole to Swansea bus services, operated by National Express, arrive at Heathrow Central Bus Station.
Poole to Swansea train services, operated by South Western Railway, arrive at Southampton Central station.
Yes, the driving distance between Poole to Swansea is 145 miles. It takes approximately 3h 10m to drive from Poole to Swansea.
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