There are 5 ways to get from Poole to Wales 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 London
best- Take the train from Poole to London Waterlootrain Weymouth - London Waterloo / ...
- Take the train from King's Cross to Retfordtrain London Kings Cross - York / ...
5h 49m£74–161Bus via London Heathrow Airport (LHR)
cheapest- Take the bus from Poole Seldown Coach Station to London Heathrow Airportbus Uk061
- Take the bus from London Heathrow Airport to Sheffield Interchange - City Centrebus Uk900 / ...
9h 8m£35–51Drive 222.7 mi
- Drive from Poole to Walescar 222.7 mi
3h 55m£56–80Train
- Take the train from Bournemouth to Birmingham New Streettrain Bournemouth - Manchester Piccadilly / ...
- Take the train from Birmingham New Street to Sheffieldtrain Reading - Newcastle / ...
6h 50m£111–176Bus
- Take the bus from Bournemouth Station to Birmingham Coach Stationbus 160
- Take the bus from Birmingham Coach Station to Sheffield Interchange/E2bus 131 / ...
9h 49m£45–71
Poole to Wales by train, subway, and foot
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Poole to Wales is to bus via London Heathrow Airport (LHR) which costs £35 - £55 and takes 9h 8m.
The fastest way to get from Poole to Wales is to drive which takes 3h 55m and costs £55 - £80.
No, there is no direct bus from Poole station to Wales. However, there are services departing from Poole Seldown Coach Station and arriving at Wales Road/Limetree Avenue via London Heathrow Airport and Sheffield Interchange/C6. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 9h 8m.
No, there is no direct train from Poole to Wales. However, there are services departing from Poole and arriving at Kiveton Bridge via Waterloo station, King's Cross and Retford. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 49m.
The distance between Poole and Wales is 269 miles. The road distance is 224 miles.
The best way to get from Poole to Wales without a car is to train via London which takes 5h 49m and costs £70 - £170.
It takes approximately 5h 49m to get from Poole to Wales, including transfers.
Poole to Wales bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Poole Seldown Coach Station.
Poole to Wales train services, operated by South Western Railway, depart from Poole station.
The best way to get from Poole to Wales is to train via London which takes 5h 49m and costs £70 - £170. Alternatively, you can bus via London Heathrow Airport (LHR), which costs £35 - £55 and takes 9h 8m.
What companies run services between Poole, England and Wales, England?
You can take a train from Poole to Kiveton Bridge via London Waterloo Station, Waterloo station, Euston station, King's Cross, and Retford in around 5h 49m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Poole Seldown Coach Station to Wales Road/Limetree Avenue via London Heathrow Airport, Sheffield Interchange - City Centre, and Sheffield Interchange/C6 in around 9h 8m.
- Phone
- 0345 6000 650
- Website
- South Western Railway
Train from Poole to London Waterloo
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 10m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £40–90
- Website
- South Western Railway
Train from King's Cross to Retford
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 24m
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- £45–65
- Website
- London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)
- Phone
- +44 345 071 0222
- Website
- Hull Trains
Train from King's Cross to Retford
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 23m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- £27–40
- Website
- Hull Trains
- Phone
- +44 3447 369 123
- [email protected]
- Website
- Cross Country
Train from Bournemouth to Birmingham New Street
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 6m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £75–120
- Website
- Cross Country
Train from Birmingham New Street to Sheffield
- Ave. Duration
- 59 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £30–50
- Website
- Cross Country
- 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
Bus from London Heathrow Airport to Sheffield Interchange - City Centre
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 55m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- £20–30
- Website
- Flixbus
- Phone
- +44 (0)3717 81 81 81
- Website
- National Express
Bus from Bournemouth Station to Birmingham Coach Station
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 25m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- £27–45
- Website
- National Express
Bus from Birmingham Coach Station to Sheffield Interchange/E2
- Ave. Duration
- 2h
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- £12–20
- Website
- National Express
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Booking & Getting There
Poole to Wales bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at London Heathrow Airport station.
Poole to Wales train services, operated by South Western Railway, arrive at London Waterloo station.
Yes, the driving distance between Poole to Wales is 224 miles. It takes approximately 3h 55m to drive from Poole to Wales.
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