There are 4 ways to get from Tenby to Poole 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 Reading
best- Take the train from Tenby to Swanseatrain
- Take the train from Swansea to Readingtrain
- Take the train from Reading to Bournemouthtrain
7h 17m£118–207Bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Upper Park Road to Sophia Gardensbus 112 / ...
- Take the bus from Sophia Gardens to Bournemouth Stationbus Cp3
9h 13m£46–74Drive 194.9 mi
- Drive from Tenby to Poolecar 194.9 mi
4h 7m£48–70Train
- Take the train from Tenby to Cardiff Centraltrain
- Take the train from Cardiff Central to Southampton Centraltrain
- Take the train from Southampton Central to Pooletrain
7h 31m£93–173
Tenby to Poole by train
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Tenby to Poole is to bus which costs £45 - £75 and takes 9h 13m.
The fastest way to get from Tenby to Poole is to drive which takes 4h 7m and costs £45 - £70.
No, there is no direct bus from Tenby to Poole. However, there are services departing from Upper Park Road and arriving at The George via Sophia Gardens and Bournemouth Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 9h 13m.
No, there is no direct train from Tenby to Poole. However, there are services departing from Tenby and arriving at Poole via Swansea, Reading and Bournemouth. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 17m.
The distance between Tenby and Poole is 298 miles. The road distance is 196 miles.
The best way to get from Tenby to Poole without a car is to train via Reading which takes 7h 17m and costs £110 - £210.
It takes approximately 7h 17m to get from Tenby to Poole, including transfers.
Tenby to Poole bus services, operated by National Express, depart from Upper Park Road station.
Tenby to Poole train services, operated by Transport for Wales, depart from Tenby station.
The best way to get from Tenby to Poole is to train via Reading which takes 7h 17m and costs £110 - £210. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £45 - £75 and takes 9h 13m.
What companies run services between Tenby, Wales and Poole, England?
You can take a train from Tenby to Poole via Swansea, Reading, and Bournemouth in around 7h 17m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Upper Park Road to The George via Sophia Gardens and Bournemouth Station in around 9h 13m.
- Phone
- 03333 211 202
- Website
- Transport for Wales
Train from Tenby to Swansea
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 30m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- £20–35
- Website
- Transport for Wales
Train from Tenby to Cardiff Central
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 56m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- £35–60
- Website
- Transport for Wales
- Phone
- +44 (0)345 7000 125
- [email protected]
- Website
- Great Western Railway (GWR)
Train from Swansea to Reading
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 23m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £65–120
- Website
- Great Western Railway (GWR)
Train from Cardiff Central to Southampton Central
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 32m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £45–90
- Website
- Great Western Railway (GWR)
- Phone
- +44 3447 369 123
- [email protected]
- Website
- Cross Country
Train from Reading to Bournemouth
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 23m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £30–50
- Website
- Cross Country
- Phone
- 0345 6000 650
- Website
- South Western Railway
Train from Southampton Central to Poole
- Ave. Duration
- 49 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £12–26
- Website
- South Western Railway
- Phone
- +44 (0)3717 81 81 81
- Website
- National Express
Bus from Upper Park Road to Sophia Gardens
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 15m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- £16–27
- Website
- National Express
Bus from Sophia Gardens to Bournemouth Station
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 5m
- Frequency
- Once a week
- Estimated price
- £27–45
- Website
- National Express
Want to know more about travelling around United Kingdom
Rome2Rio's Travel Guide series provide vital information for the global traveller. Filled with useful and timely travel information, the guides answer all the hard questions - such as 'How do I buy a ticket?', 'Should I book online before I travel? ', 'How much should I expect to pay?', 'Do the trains and buses have Wifi?' - to help you get the most out of your next trip.
Related travel guides
Travelling to the UK: What do I need to know?
Read the travel guide
Booking & Getting There
Tenby to Poole bus services, operated by National Express, arrive at Sophia Gardens station.
Tenby to Poole train services, operated by Transport for Wales, arrive at Swansea station.
Yes, the driving distance between Tenby to Poole is 196 miles. It takes approximately 4h 7m to drive from Tenby to Poole.
Book your Tenby to Poole train tickets online with Omio.
Book your Tenby to Poole bus tickets online with Omio.
There are 2454+ hotels available in Poole.


























