What is the cheapest way to get from Poole to Swansea?

The cheapest way to get from Poole to Swansea is to drive which costs £35 - £55 and takes 3h 11m.

What is the fastest way to get from Poole to Swansea?

The fastest way to get from Poole to Swansea is to drive which takes 3h 11m and costs £35 - £55.

Is there a direct bus between Poole and Swansea?

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 21m.

Is there a direct train between Poole and Swansea?

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 24m.

How far is it from Poole to Swansea?

The distance between Poole and Swansea is 195 miles. The road distance is 145.4 miles.

How do I travel from Poole to Swansea without a car?

The best way to get from Poole to Swansea without a car is to train which takes 5h 24m and costs £80 - £180.

How long does it take to get from Poole to Swansea?

It takes approximately 5h 24m to get from Poole to Swansea, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Poole to Swansea bus from?

Poole to Swansea bus services, operated by National Express, depart from Seldown Coach Station.

Where do I catch the Poole to Swansea train from?

Poole to Swansea train services, operated by South Western Railway, depart from Poole station.

Train or bus from Poole to Swansea?

The best way to get from Poole to Swansea is to train which takes 5h 24m and costs £80 - £180. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £45 - £130 and takes 7h 21m.

Where does the Poole to Swansea bus arrive?

Poole to Swansea bus services, operated by National Express, arrive at Heathrow Central Bus Station.

Where does the Poole to Swansea train arrive?

Poole to Swansea train services, operated by South Western Railway, arrive at Southampton Central station.

Can I drive from Poole to Swansea?

Yes, the driving distance between Poole to Swansea is 145 miles. It takes approximately 3h 11m to drive from Poole to Swansea.

How do I get a train ticket from Poole to Swansea?

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Poole to Southampton Centraltrain
2. Take the train from Southampton Central to Cardiff Centraltrain
3. Take the train from Cardiff Central to Swanseatrain
5h 24m
£82–172
Drive 144.5 mi
cheapest
1. Drive from Poole to Swanseacar 144.5 mi
3h 11m
£36–51
Bus
1. Take the bus from Seldown Coach Station to Heathrow Central Bus Stationbus 035
2. Take the bus from Heathrow Central Bus Station to Swansea Bus Station Stand Bbus 201 / ...
7h 21m
£49–130
Train via Reading
1. Take the train from Bournemouth to Readingtrain Bournemouth - Manchester Piccadilly / ...
2. Take the train from Reading to Swanseatrain London Paddington - Swansea / ...
5h 34m
£112–205
Bus, train
1. Take the bus from Bus Station to Meeting House Lanebus X6
2. Take the train from Salisbury to Newport (S Wales)train
3. Take the bus from Newport Train Station to Swansea City Bus Stationbus
7h 49m
£47–87

Poole to Swansea by train

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Distance: 194.3 mi
Duration: 5h 24m

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 24m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Seldown Coach Station to Swansea Bus Station Stand B via Heathrow Central Bus Station in around 7h 21m.

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