There are 5 ways to get from Poole to Swansea University by train, bus, or car
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Train via Reading
best- Take the train from Bournemouth to Readingtrain Bournemouth - Manchester Piccadilly / ...
- Take the train from Reading to Swanseatrain London Paddington - Swansea / ...
6h£95–182Drive 148.8 mi
cheapest- Drive from Poole to Swansea Universitycar 148.8 mi
3h 7m£38–55Bus
- Take the bus from Poole Seldown Coach Station to London Heathrow Airportbus Uk061
- Take the bus from Heathrow Central Bus Station to Swansea Bus Station Stand Bbus 201 / ...
8h 10m£43–75Train
- Take the train from Poole to Southampton Centraltrain
- Take the train from Southampton Central to Cardiff Centraltrain
- Take the train from Cardiff Central to Port Talbot Parkwaytrain
6h 36m£71–143Bus, train
- Take the bus from The George to Meeting House Lanebus X6
- Take the train from Salisbury to Cardiff Centraltrain
- Take the bus from Bridgend Bus Station Stand 11 to Boating Lakebus X1
9h 35m£47–82
Poole to Swansea University by train, foot, and bus
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Poole to Swansea University is to drive which costs £35 - £55 and takes 3h 7m.
The fastest way to get from Poole to Swansea University is to drive which takes 3h 7m and costs £35 - £55.
No, there is no direct bus from Poole station to Swansea University. However, there are services departing from Poole Seldown Coach Station and arriving at Swansea University Singleton Campus via Heathrow Central Bus Station and Swansea Bus Station Stand W. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 10m.
No, there is no direct train from Poole to Swansea University. However, there are services departing from Poole and arriving at Swansea via Bournemouth and Reading. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h.
The distance between Poole and Swansea University is 239 miles. The road distance is 149.7 miles.
The best way to get from Poole to Swansea University without a car is to train via Reading which takes 6h and costs £95 - £190.
It takes approximately 6h to get from Poole to Swansea University, including transfers.
Poole to Swansea University bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Poole Seldown Coach Station.
Poole to Swansea University train services, operated by Cross Country, depart from Bournemouth station.
The best way to get from Poole to Swansea University is to train via Reading which takes 6h and costs £95 - £190. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £40 - £80 and takes 8h 10m.
What companies run services between Poole, England and Swansea University, Wales?
You can take a train from Poole to Swansea University via Bournemouth, Reading, Swansea, Swansea Bus Station Stand S, and Boating Lake in around 6h. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Poole Seldown Coach Station to Swansea University via Heathrow Central Bus Station, Swansea Bus Station Stand B, Swansea Bus Station Stand W, and Swansea University Singleton Campus in around 8h 10m.
- 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 17m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £60–120
- 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)
Train from Cardiff Central to Port Talbot Parkway
- Ave. Duration
- 30 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £13–24
- Website
- Great Western Railway (GWR)
Train from Salisbury to Cardiff Central
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 4m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £35–70
- Website
- Great Western Railway (GWR)
- 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
- 03333 211 202
- Website
- Transport for Wales
Train from Cardiff Central to Port Talbot Parkway
- Ave. Duration
- 42 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £10–18
- Website
- Transport for Wales
Rome2Rio's guide to FlixBus
Contact Details
- Phone
- +49 30 300 137 300
- [email protected]
- Website
- Flixbus
Bus from Poole Seldown Coach Station to London Heathrow Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 35m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £11–18
- Website
- Flixbus
- Phone
- +44 (0)3717 81 81 81
- Website
- National Express
Bus from Heathrow Central Bus Station to Swansea Bus Station Stand B
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 25m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £28–50
- Website
- National Express
- Phone
- +44 1202 338420
- [email protected]
- Website
- More Bus
Bus from The George to Meeting House Lane
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 31m
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- £3
- Website
- More Bus
- Phone
- 0345 646 0707
- Website
- First South & West Wales
Bus from Bridgend Bus Station Stand 11 to Boating Lake
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 40m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £3
- Website
- First South & West Wales
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Booking & Getting There
Poole to Swansea University bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at London Heathrow Airport station.
Poole to Swansea University train services, operated by Cross Country, arrive at Reading station.
Yes, the driving distance between Poole to Swansea University is 150 miles. It takes approximately 3h 7m to drive from Poole to Swansea University.
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