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

The cheapest way to get from Swansea to Poole is to bus which costs £35 - £60 and takes 7h 8m.

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

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

Is there a direct bus between Swansea and Poole?

No, there is no direct bus from Swansea station to Poole. However, there are services departing from Swansea Bus Station Stand B and arriving at The George via Sophia Gardens and Bournemouth Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 8m.

Is there a direct train between Swansea and Poole?

No, there is no direct train from Swansea to Poole. However, there are services departing from Swansea and arriving at Poole via Reading and Bournemouth. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 5m.

How far is it from Swansea to Poole?

The distance between Swansea and Poole is 237 miles. The road distance is 145.1 miles.

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

The best way to get from Swansea to Poole without a car is to train via Reading which takes 5h 5m and costs £95 - £170.

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

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

Where do I catch the Swansea to Poole bus from?

Swansea to Poole bus services, operated by National Express, depart from Swansea Bus Station Stand B.

Where do I catch the Swansea to Poole train from?

Swansea to Poole train services, operated by Great Western Railway (GWR), depart from Swansea station.

Train or bus from Swansea to Poole?

The best way to get from Swansea to Poole is to train via Reading which takes 5h 5m and costs £95 - £170. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £35 - £60 and takes 7h 8m.

Where does the Swansea to Poole bus arrive?

Swansea to Poole bus services, operated by National Express, arrive at Sophia Gardens station.

Where does the Swansea to Poole train arrive?

Swansea to Poole train services, operated by Great Western Railway (GWR), arrive at Reading station.

Can I drive from Swansea to Poole?

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

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

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Where can I stay near Poole?

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There are 5 ways to get from Swansea to Poole by train, bus, or car

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Train via Reading
best
1. Take the train from Swansea to Readingtrain Swansea - London Paddington / ...
2. Take the train from Reading to Bournemouthtrain Manchester Piccadilly - Bournemouth / ...
5h 5m
£97–170
Bus via Slough
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Swansea Bus Station Stand B to Heathrow Terminal 5bus 201 / ...
2. Take the bus from Heathrow Terminal 5 to Seldown Coach Stationbus 035 / ...
7h 41m
£33–73
Bus
1. Take the bus from Swansea Bus Station Stand B to Sophia Gardensbus 202 / ...
2. Take the bus from Sophia Gardens to Bournemouth Stationbus Cp3
7h 8m
£36–59
Drive 144.3 mi
1. Drive from Swansea to Poolecar 144.3 mi
3h 11m
£36–52
Train
1. Take the train from Swansea to Cardiff Centraltrain
2. Take the train from Cardiff Central to Southampton Centraltrain
3. Take the train from Southampton Central to Pooletrain
5h 29m
£72–150

Swansea to Poole by train

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Distance: 235.1 mi
Duration: 5h 5m

What companies run services between Swansea, Wales and Poole, England?

You can take a train from Swansea to Poole via Reading and Bournemouth in around 5h 5m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Swansea Bus Station Stand B to The George via Sophia Gardens and Bournemouth Station in around 7h 8m.

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