What is the best way to travel from Cardiff to Poole?
Looking for a trip? Check and compare all the available Buses and Trains to Poole from Cardiff. Look at different modes of transportation, search for the cheapest tickets, fastest rides and most popular stations, and see all 3 available companies to find your perfect trip!
What is the cheapest way to reach Poole from Cardiff?
You can reach Poole with just £12 by taking a Bus from National Express, but there are many more cheap offers: we have selected the best ones for you for the next few days here.
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FlixBus8h 50m016:45CardiffKingsway Coach Stop01:35PoolePoole Dorset Coach Stop0EconomyA Bus from FlixBus goes from Kingsway Coach Stop, Cardiff (United Kingdom) at 08/07/2025 16:45:00 to Poole Dorset Coach Stop, Poole (United Kingdom) arriving at 09/07/2025 01:35:00. 50 Economy ticket for £19 per person are available. Travel duration is 8h 50m
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National Express8h 15m019:15CardiffCoach Station03:30PooleCoach Station0EconomyA Bus from National Express goes from Coach Station, Cardiff (United Kingdom) at 08/07/2025 19:15:00 to Coach Station, Poole (United Kingdom) arriving at 09/07/2025 03:30:00. 50 Economy ticket for £21 per person are available. Travel duration is 8h 15m
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FlixBus9h 35m014:50CardiffKingsway Coach Stop00:25PoolePoole Dorset Coach Stop0EconomyA Bus from FlixBus goes from Kingsway Coach Stop, Cardiff (United Kingdom) at 08/07/2025 14:50:00 to Poole Dorset Coach Stop, Poole (United Kingdom) arriving at 09/07/2025 00:25:00. 50 Economy ticket for £21 per person are available. Travel duration is 9h 35m
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National Express7h 35m009:45CardiffCoach Station17:20PooleCoach Station0EconomyA Bus from National Express goes from Coach Station, Cardiff (United Kingdom) at 08/07/2025 09:45:00 to Coach Station, Poole (United Kingdom) arriving at 08/07/2025 17:20:00. 50 Economy ticket for £22 per person are available. Travel duration is 7h 35m
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National Express8h 10m018:00CardiffCoach Station02:10PooleCoach Station0EconomyA Bus from National Express goes from Coach Station, Cardiff (United Kingdom) at 08/07/2025 18:00:00 to Coach Station, Poole (United Kingdom) arriving at 09/07/2025 02:10:00. 50 Economy ticket for £22 per person are available. Travel duration is 8h 10m
Cheapest Buses Tuesday
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National Express8h 5m016:45CardiffCoach Station00:50PooleCoach Station0EconomyA Bus from National Express goes from Coach Station, Cardiff (United Kingdom) at 09/07/2025 16:45:00 to Coach Station, Poole (United Kingdom) arriving at 10/07/2025 00:50:00. 50 Economy ticket for £20 per person are available. Travel duration is 8h 5m
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FlixBus8h 50m016:45CardiffKingsway Coach Stop01:35PoolePoole Dorset Coach Stop0EconomyA Bus from FlixBus goes from Kingsway Coach Stop, Cardiff (United Kingdom) at 09/07/2025 16:45:00 to Poole Dorset Coach Stop, Poole (United Kingdom) arriving at 10/07/2025 01:35:00. 50 Economy ticket for £23 per person are available. Travel duration is 8h 50m
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National Express7h 35m009:45CardiffCoach Station17:20PooleCoach Station0EconomyA Bus from National Express goes from Coach Station, Cardiff (United Kingdom) at 09/07/2025 09:45:00 to Coach Station, Poole (United Kingdom) arriving at 09/07/2025 17:20:00. 50 Economy ticket for £25 per person are available. Travel duration is 7h 35m
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National Express8h 15m019:15CardiffCoach Station03:30PooleCoach Station0EconomyA Bus from National Express goes from Coach Station, Cardiff (United Kingdom) at 09/07/2025 19:15:00 to Coach Station, Poole (United Kingdom) arriving at 10/07/2025 03:30:00. 50 Economy ticket for £25 per person are available. Travel duration is 8h 15m
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FlixBus8h 10m006:45CardiffKingsway Coach Stop14:55PoolePoole Dorset Coach Stop0EconomyA Bus from FlixBus goes from Kingsway Coach Stop, Cardiff (United Kingdom) at 09/07/2025 06:45:00 to Poole Dorset Coach Stop, Poole (United Kingdom) arriving at 09/07/2025 14:55:00. 50 Economy ticket for £25 per person are available. Travel duration is 8h 10m
Cheapest Buses Wednesday
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National Express8h 5m016:45CardiffCoach Station00:50PooleCoach Station0EconomyA Bus from National Express goes from Coach Station, Cardiff (United Kingdom) at 10/07/2025 16:45:00 to Coach Station, Poole (United Kingdom) arriving at 11/07/2025 00:50:00. 50 Economy ticket for £12 per person are available. Travel duration is 8h 5m
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National Express8h 10m018:00CardiffCoach Station02:10PooleCoach Station0EconomyA Bus from National Express goes from Coach Station, Cardiff (United Kingdom) at 10/07/2025 18:00:00 to Coach Station, Poole (United Kingdom) arriving at 11/07/2025 02:10:00. 50 Economy ticket for £16 per person are available. Travel duration is 8h 10m
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FlixBus7h 40m008:45CardiffKingsway Coach Stop16:25PoolePoole Dorset Coach Stop0EconomyA Bus from FlixBus goes from Kingsway Coach Stop, Cardiff (United Kingdom) at 10/07/2025 08:45:00 to Poole Dorset Coach Stop, Poole (United Kingdom) arriving at 10/07/2025 16:25:00. 50 Economy ticket for £21 per person are available. Travel duration is 7h 40m
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FlixBus8h 20m010:40CardiffKingsway Coach Stop19:00PoolePoole Dorset Coach Stop0EconomyA Bus from FlixBus goes from Kingsway Coach Stop, Cardiff (United Kingdom) at 10/07/2025 10:40:00 to Poole Dorset Coach Stop, Poole (United Kingdom) arriving at 10/07/2025 19:00:00. 50 Economy ticket for £23 per person are available. Travel duration is 8h 20m
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National Express8h 15m019:15CardiffCoach Station03:30PooleCoach Station0EconomyA Bus from National Express goes from Coach Station, Cardiff (United Kingdom) at 10/07/2025 19:15:00 to Coach Station, Poole (United Kingdom) arriving at 11/07/2025 03:30:00. 50 Economy ticket for £24 per person are available. Travel duration is 8h 15m
Cheapest Buses Thursday
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National Express8h 5m016:45CardiffCoach Station00:50PooleCoach Station0EconomyA Bus from National Express goes from Coach Station, Cardiff (United Kingdom) at 11/07/2025 16:45:00 to Coach Station, Poole (United Kingdom) arriving at 12/07/2025 00:50:00. 50 Economy ticket for £18 per person are available. Travel duration is 8h 5m
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National Express7h 25m018:45CardiffCoach Station02:10PooleCoach Station0EconomyA Bus from National Express goes from Coach Station, Cardiff (United Kingdom) at 11/07/2025 18:45:00 to Coach Station, Poole (United Kingdom) arriving at 12/07/2025 02:10:00. 50 Economy ticket for £22 per person are available. Travel duration is 7h 25m
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FlixBus8h 20m010:40CardiffKingsway Coach Stop19:00PoolePoole Dorset Coach Stop0EconomyA Bus from FlixBus goes from Kingsway Coach Stop, Cardiff (United Kingdom) at 11/07/2025 10:40:00 to Poole Dorset Coach Stop, Poole (United Kingdom) arriving at 11/07/2025 19:00:00. 50 Economy ticket for £23 per person are available. Travel duration is 8h 20m
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National Express8h 0m015:45CardiffCoach Station23:45PooleCoach Station0EconomyA Bus from National Express goes from Coach Station, Cardiff (United Kingdom) at 11/07/2025 15:45:00 to Coach Station, Poole (United Kingdom) arriving at 11/07/2025 23:45:00. 50 Economy ticket for £24 per person are available. Travel duration is 8h 0m
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FlixBus9h 35m014:50CardiffKingsway Coach Stop00:25PoolePoole Dorset Coach Stop0EconomyA Bus from FlixBus goes from Kingsway Coach Stop, Cardiff (United Kingdom) at 11/07/2025 14:50:00 to Poole Dorset Coach Stop, Poole (United Kingdom) arriving at 12/07/2025 00:25:00. 50 Economy ticket for £24 per person are available. Travel duration is 9h 35m
Cheapest Buses Friday
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National Express8h 5m016:45CardiffCoach Station00:50PooleCoach Station0EconomyA Bus from National Express goes from Coach Station, Cardiff (United Kingdom) at 12/07/2025 16:45:00 to Coach Station, Poole (United Kingdom) arriving at 13/07/2025 00:50:00. 50 Economy ticket for £18 per person are available. Travel duration is 8h 5m
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National Express7h 55m017:30CardiffCoach Station01:25PooleCoach Station0EconomyA Bus from National Express goes from Coach Station, Cardiff (United Kingdom) at 12/07/2025 17:30:00 to Coach Station, Poole (United Kingdom) arriving at 13/07/2025 01:25:00. 50 Economy ticket for £20 per person are available. Travel duration is 7h 55m
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National Express7h 45m016:00CardiffCoach Station23:45PooleCoach Station0EconomyA Bus from National Express goes from Coach Station, Cardiff (United Kingdom) at 12/07/2025 16:00:00 to Coach Station, Poole (United Kingdom) arriving at 12/07/2025 23:45:00. 50 Economy ticket for £22 per person are available. Travel duration is 7h 45m
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FlixBus8h 10m006:45CardiffKingsway Coach Stop14:55PoolePoole Dorset Coach Stop0EconomyA Bus from FlixBus goes from Kingsway Coach Stop, Cardiff (United Kingdom) at 12/07/2025 06:45:00 to Poole Dorset Coach Stop, Poole (United Kingdom) arriving at 12/07/2025 14:55:00. 50 Economy ticket for £22 per person are available. Travel duration is 8h 10m
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FlixBus8h 20m010:40CardiffKingsway Coach Stop19:00PoolePoole Dorset Coach Stop0EconomyA Bus from FlixBus goes from Kingsway Coach Stop, Cardiff (United Kingdom) at 12/07/2025 10:40:00 to Poole Dorset Coach Stop, Poole (United Kingdom) arriving at 12/07/2025 19:00:00. 50 Economy ticket for £22 per person are available. Travel duration is 8h 20m
Cheapest Buses Saturday
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National Express8h 5m016:45CardiffCoach Station00:50PooleCoach Station0EconomyA Bus from National Express goes from Coach Station, Cardiff (United Kingdom) at 13/07/2025 16:45:00 to Coach Station, Poole (United Kingdom) arriving at 14/07/2025 00:50:00. 50 Economy ticket for £22 per person are available. Travel duration is 8h 5m
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National Express7h 45m016:00CardiffCoach Station23:45PooleCoach Station0EconomyA Bus from National Express goes from Coach Station, Cardiff (United Kingdom) at 13/07/2025 16:00:00 to Coach Station, Poole (United Kingdom) arriving at 13/07/2025 23:45:00. 50 Economy ticket for £25 per person are available. Travel duration is 7h 45m
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National Express8h 0m007:45CardiffCoach Station15:45PooleCoach Station0EconomyA Bus from National Express goes from Coach Station, Cardiff (United Kingdom) at 13/07/2025 07:45:00 to Coach Station, Poole (United Kingdom) arriving at 13/07/2025 15:45:00. 50 Economy ticket for £27 per person are available. Travel duration is 8h 0m
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FlixBus7h 40m008:45CardiffKingsway Coach Stop16:25PoolePoole Dorset Coach Stop0EconomyA Bus from FlixBus goes from Kingsway Coach Stop, Cardiff (United Kingdom) at 13/07/2025 08:45:00 to Poole Dorset Coach Stop, Poole (United Kingdom) arriving at 13/07/2025 16:25:00. 50 Economy ticket for £28 per person are available. Travel duration is 7h 40m
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FlixBus8h 20m010:40CardiffKingsway Coach Stop19:00PoolePoole Dorset Coach Stop0EconomyA Bus from FlixBus goes from Kingsway Coach Stop, Cardiff (United Kingdom) at 13/07/2025 10:40:00 to Poole Dorset Coach Stop, Poole (United Kingdom) arriving at 13/07/2025 19:00:00. 50 Economy ticket for £30 per person are available. Travel duration is 8h 20m
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Great Western Railway (GWR)4h 15m009:18CardiffCentral Station13:33PooleCentral Station0EconomyA Train from Great Western Railway (GWR) goes from Central Station, Cardiff (United Kingdom) at 13/07/2025 09:18:00 to Central Station, Poole (United Kingdom) arriving at 13/07/2025 13:33:00. 50 Economy ticket for £40 per person are available. Travel duration is 4h 15m
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Great Western Railway (GWR)4h 10m010:23CardiffCentral Station14:33PooleCentral Station0EconomyA Train from Great Western Railway (GWR) goes from Central Station, Cardiff (United Kingdom) at 13/07/2025 10:23:00 to Central Station, Poole (United Kingdom) arriving at 13/07/2025 14:33:00. 50 Economy ticket for £40 per person are available. Travel duration is 4h 10m
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Great Western Railway (GWR)4h 6m011:25CardiffCentral Station15:31PooleCentral Station0EconomyA Train from Great Western Railway (GWR) goes from Central Station, Cardiff (United Kingdom) at 13/07/2025 11:25:00 to Central Station, Poole (United Kingdom) arriving at 13/07/2025 15:31:00. 50 Economy ticket for £40 per person are available. Travel duration is 4h 6m
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Great Western Railway (GWR)4h 8m010:23CardiffCentral Station14:31PooleCentral Station0EconomyA Train from Great Western Railway (GWR) goes from Central Station, Cardiff (United Kingdom) at 13/07/2025 10:23:00 to Central Station, Poole (United Kingdom) arriving at 13/07/2025 14:31:00. 50 Economy ticket for £65 per person are available. Travel duration is 4h 8m
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Great Western Railway (GWR)4h 15m009:35CardiffCentral Station13:50PooleCentral Station0EconomyA Train from Great Western Railway (GWR) goes from Central Station, Cardiff (United Kingdom) at 13/07/2025 09:35:00 to Central Station, Poole (United Kingdom) arriving at 13/07/2025 13:50:00. 50 Economy ticket for £124 per person are available. Travel duration is 4h 15m
Cheapest Buses Sunday
Cheapest Trains Sunday
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National Express8h 0m015:45CardiffCoach Station23:45PooleCoach Station0EconomyA Bus from National Express goes from Coach Station, Cardiff (United Kingdom) at 14/07/2025 15:45:00 to Coach Station, Poole (United Kingdom) arriving at 14/07/2025 23:45:00. 50 Economy ticket for £12 per person are available. Travel duration is 8h 0m
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National Express8h 5m016:45CardiffCoach Station00:50PooleCoach Station0EconomyA Bus from National Express goes from Coach Station, Cardiff (United Kingdom) at 14/07/2025 16:45:00 to Coach Station, Poole (United Kingdom) arriving at 15/07/2025 00:50:00. 50 Economy ticket for £12 per person are available. Travel duration is 8h 5m
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National Express7h 55m017:30CardiffCoach Station01:25PooleCoach Station0EconomyA Bus from National Express goes from Coach Station, Cardiff (United Kingdom) at 14/07/2025 17:30:00 to Coach Station, Poole (United Kingdom) arriving at 15/07/2025 01:25:00. 50 Economy ticket for £12 per person are available. Travel duration is 7h 55m
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FlixBus8h 10m006:45CardiffKingsway Coach Stop14:55PoolePoole Dorset Coach Stop0EconomyA Bus from FlixBus goes from Kingsway Coach Stop, Cardiff (United Kingdom) at 14/07/2025 06:45:00 to Poole Dorset Coach Stop, Poole (United Kingdom) arriving at 14/07/2025 14:55:00. 50 Economy ticket for £22 per person are available. Travel duration is 8h 10m
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FlixBus8h 20m010:40CardiffKingsway Coach Stop19:00PoolePoole Dorset Coach Stop0EconomyA Bus from FlixBus goes from Kingsway Coach Stop, Cardiff (United Kingdom) at 14/07/2025 10:40:00 to Poole Dorset Coach Stop, Poole (United Kingdom) arriving at 14/07/2025 19:00:00. 50 Economy ticket for £22 per person are available. Travel duration is 8h 20m
Cheapest Buses Monday
What are the fastest trips from Cardiff to Poole?
You can get to Poole from Cardiff in just 4h 6m with a Train from Great Western Railway (GWR). But this is just one option, click on any of the offers below to compare it with the other available modes of transportations.
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National Express7h 35m009:45CardiffCoach Station17:20PooleCoach Station0EconomyA Bus from National Express goes from Coach Station, Cardiff (United Kingdom) at 08/07/2025 09:45:00 to Coach Station, Poole (United Kingdom) arriving at 08/07/2025 17:20:00. 50 Economy ticket for £22 per person are available. Travel duration is 7h 35m
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National Express8h 10m018:00CardiffCoach Station02:10PooleCoach Station0EconomyA Bus from National Express goes from Coach Station, Cardiff (United Kingdom) at 08/07/2025 18:00:00 to Coach Station, Poole (United Kingdom) arriving at 09/07/2025 02:10:00. 50 Economy ticket for £22 per person are available. Travel duration is 8h 10m
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National Express8h 15m019:15CardiffCoach Station03:30PooleCoach Station0EconomyA Bus from National Express goes from Coach Station, Cardiff (United Kingdom) at 08/07/2025 19:15:00 to Coach Station, Poole (United Kingdom) arriving at 09/07/2025 03:30:00. 50 Economy ticket for £21 per person are available. Travel duration is 8h 15m
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FlixBus8h 50m016:45CardiffKingsway Coach Stop01:35PoolePoole Dorset Coach Stop0EconomyA Bus from FlixBus goes from Kingsway Coach Stop, Cardiff (United Kingdom) at 08/07/2025 16:45:00 to Poole Dorset Coach Stop, Poole (United Kingdom) arriving at 09/07/2025 01:35:00. 50 Economy ticket for £19 per person are available. Travel duration is 8h 50m
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FlixBus9h 35m014:50CardiffKingsway Coach Stop00:25PoolePoole Dorset Coach Stop0EconomyA Bus from FlixBus goes from Kingsway Coach Stop, Cardiff (United Kingdom) at 08/07/2025 14:50:00 to Poole Dorset Coach Stop, Poole (United Kingdom) arriving at 09/07/2025 00:25:00. 50 Economy ticket for £21 per person are available. Travel duration is 9h 35m
Fastest Buses Tuesday
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National Express7h 35m009:45CardiffCoach Station17:20PooleCoach Station0EconomyA Bus from National Express goes from Coach Station, Cardiff (United Kingdom) at 09/07/2025 09:45:00 to Coach Station, Poole (United Kingdom) arriving at 09/07/2025 17:20:00. 50 Economy ticket for £25 per person are available. Travel duration is 7h 35m
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National Express8h 5m016:45CardiffCoach Station00:50PooleCoach Station0EconomyA Bus from National Express goes from Coach Station, Cardiff (United Kingdom) at 09/07/2025 16:45:00 to Coach Station, Poole (United Kingdom) arriving at 10/07/2025 00:50:00. 50 Economy ticket for £20 per person are available. Travel duration is 8h 5m
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FlixBus8h 10m006:45CardiffKingsway Coach Stop14:55PoolePoole Dorset Coach Stop0EconomyA Bus from FlixBus goes from Kingsway Coach Stop, Cardiff (United Kingdom) at 09/07/2025 06:45:00 to Poole Dorset Coach Stop, Poole (United Kingdom) arriving at 09/07/2025 14:55:00. 50 Economy ticket for £25 per person are available. Travel duration is 8h 10m
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National Express8h 15m019:15CardiffCoach Station03:30PooleCoach Station0EconomyA Bus from National Express goes from Coach Station, Cardiff (United Kingdom) at 09/07/2025 19:15:00 to Coach Station, Poole (United Kingdom) arriving at 10/07/2025 03:30:00. 50 Economy ticket for £25 per person are available. Travel duration is 8h 15m
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FlixBus8h 50m016:45CardiffKingsway Coach Stop01:35PoolePoole Dorset Coach Stop0EconomyA Bus from FlixBus goes from Kingsway Coach Stop, Cardiff (United Kingdom) at 09/07/2025 16:45:00 to Poole Dorset Coach Stop, Poole (United Kingdom) arriving at 10/07/2025 01:35:00. 50 Economy ticket for £23 per person are available. Travel duration is 8h 50m
Fastest Buses Wednesday
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FlixBus7h 40m008:45CardiffKingsway Coach Stop16:25PoolePoole Dorset Coach Stop0EconomyA Bus from FlixBus goes from Kingsway Coach Stop, Cardiff (United Kingdom) at 10/07/2025 08:45:00 to Poole Dorset Coach Stop, Poole (United Kingdom) arriving at 10/07/2025 16:25:00. 50 Economy ticket for £21 per person are available. Travel duration is 7h 40m
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National Express8h 5m016:45CardiffCoach Station00:50PooleCoach Station0EconomyA Bus from National Express goes from Coach Station, Cardiff (United Kingdom) at 10/07/2025 16:45:00 to Coach Station, Poole (United Kingdom) arriving at 11/07/2025 00:50:00. 50 Economy ticket for £12 per person are available. Travel duration is 8h 5m
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National Express8h 10m018:00CardiffCoach Station02:10PooleCoach Station0EconomyA Bus from National Express goes from Coach Station, Cardiff (United Kingdom) at 10/07/2025 18:00:00 to Coach Station, Poole (United Kingdom) arriving at 11/07/2025 02:10:00. 50 Economy ticket for £16 per person are available. Travel duration is 8h 10m
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National Express8h 15m019:15CardiffCoach Station03:30PooleCoach Station0EconomyA Bus from National Express goes from Coach Station, Cardiff (United Kingdom) at 10/07/2025 19:15:00 to Coach Station, Poole (United Kingdom) arriving at 11/07/2025 03:30:00. 50 Economy ticket for £24 per person are available. Travel duration is 8h 15m
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FlixBus8h 20m010:40CardiffKingsway Coach Stop19:00PoolePoole Dorset Coach Stop0EconomyA Bus from FlixBus goes from Kingsway Coach Stop, Cardiff (United Kingdom) at 10/07/2025 10:40:00 to Poole Dorset Coach Stop, Poole (United Kingdom) arriving at 10/07/2025 19:00:00. 50 Economy ticket for £23 per person are available. Travel duration is 8h 20m
Fastest Buses Thursday
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National Express7h 25m018:45CardiffCoach Station02:10PooleCoach Station0EconomyA Bus from National Express goes from Coach Station, Cardiff (United Kingdom) at 11/07/2025 18:45:00 to Coach Station, Poole (United Kingdom) arriving at 12/07/2025 02:10:00. 50 Economy ticket for £22 per person are available. Travel duration is 7h 25m
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National Express8h 0m015:45CardiffCoach Station23:45PooleCoach Station0EconomyA Bus from National Express goes from Coach Station, Cardiff (United Kingdom) at 11/07/2025 15:45:00 to Coach Station, Poole (United Kingdom) arriving at 11/07/2025 23:45:00. 50 Economy ticket for £24 per person are available. Travel duration is 8h 0m
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National Express8h 5m016:45CardiffCoach Station00:50PooleCoach Station0EconomyA Bus from National Express goes from Coach Station, Cardiff (United Kingdom) at 11/07/2025 16:45:00 to Coach Station, Poole (United Kingdom) arriving at 12/07/2025 00:50:00. 50 Economy ticket for £18 per person are available. Travel duration is 8h 5m
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FlixBus8h 20m010:40CardiffKingsway Coach Stop19:00PoolePoole Dorset Coach Stop0EconomyA Bus from FlixBus goes from Kingsway Coach Stop, Cardiff (United Kingdom) at 11/07/2025 10:40:00 to Poole Dorset Coach Stop, Poole (United Kingdom) arriving at 11/07/2025 19:00:00. 50 Economy ticket for £23 per person are available. Travel duration is 8h 20m
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FlixBus9h 35m014:50CardiffKingsway Coach Stop00:25PoolePoole Dorset Coach Stop0EconomyA Bus from FlixBus goes from Kingsway Coach Stop, Cardiff (United Kingdom) at 11/07/2025 14:50:00 to Poole Dorset Coach Stop, Poole (United Kingdom) arriving at 12/07/2025 00:25:00. 50 Economy ticket for £24 per person are available. Travel duration is 9h 35m
Fastest Buses Friday
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National Express7h 45m016:00CardiffCoach Station23:45PooleCoach Station0EconomyA Bus from National Express goes from Coach Station, Cardiff (United Kingdom) at 12/07/2025 16:00:00 to Coach Station, Poole (United Kingdom) arriving at 12/07/2025 23:45:00. 50 Economy ticket for £22 per person are available. Travel duration is 7h 45m
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National Express7h 55m017:30CardiffCoach Station01:25PooleCoach Station0EconomyA Bus from National Express goes from Coach Station, Cardiff (United Kingdom) at 12/07/2025 17:30:00 to Coach Station, Poole (United Kingdom) arriving at 13/07/2025 01:25:00. 50 Economy ticket for £20 per person are available. Travel duration is 7h 55m
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National Express8h 5m016:45CardiffCoach Station00:50PooleCoach Station0EconomyA Bus from National Express goes from Coach Station, Cardiff (United Kingdom) at 12/07/2025 16:45:00 to Coach Station, Poole (United Kingdom) arriving at 13/07/2025 00:50:00. 50 Economy ticket for £18 per person are available. Travel duration is 8h 5m
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FlixBus8h 10m006:45CardiffKingsway Coach Stop14:55PoolePoole Dorset Coach Stop0EconomyA Bus from FlixBus goes from Kingsway Coach Stop, Cardiff (United Kingdom) at 12/07/2025 06:45:00 to Poole Dorset Coach Stop, Poole (United Kingdom) arriving at 12/07/2025 14:55:00. 50 Economy ticket for £22 per person are available. Travel duration is 8h 10m
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FlixBus8h 20m010:40CardiffKingsway Coach Stop19:00PoolePoole Dorset Coach Stop0EconomyA Bus from FlixBus goes from Kingsway Coach Stop, Cardiff (United Kingdom) at 12/07/2025 10:40:00 to Poole Dorset Coach Stop, Poole (United Kingdom) arriving at 12/07/2025 19:00:00. 50 Economy ticket for £22 per person are available. Travel duration is 8h 20m
Fastest Buses Saturday
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Great Western Railway (GWR)4h 6m011:25CardiffCentral Station15:31PooleCentral Station0EconomyA Train from Great Western Railway (GWR) goes from Central Station, Cardiff (United Kingdom) at 13/07/2025 11:25:00 to Central Station, Poole (United Kingdom) arriving at 13/07/2025 15:31:00. 50 Economy ticket for £40 per person are available. Travel duration is 4h 6m
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Great Western Railway (GWR)4h 8m010:23CardiffCentral Station14:31PooleCentral Station0EconomyA Train from Great Western Railway (GWR) goes from Central Station, Cardiff (United Kingdom) at 13/07/2025 10:23:00 to Central Station, Poole (United Kingdom) arriving at 13/07/2025 14:31:00. 50 Economy ticket for £65 per person are available. Travel duration is 4h 8m
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Great Western Railway (GWR)4h 10m010:23CardiffCentral Station14:33PooleCentral Station0EconomyA Train from Great Western Railway (GWR) goes from Central Station, Cardiff (United Kingdom) at 13/07/2025 10:23:00 to Central Station, Poole (United Kingdom) arriving at 13/07/2025 14:33:00. 50 Economy ticket for £40 per person are available. Travel duration is 4h 10m
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Great Western Railway (GWR)4h 15m009:18CardiffCentral Station13:33PooleCentral Station0EconomyA Train from Great Western Railway (GWR) goes from Central Station, Cardiff (United Kingdom) at 13/07/2025 09:18:00 to Central Station, Poole (United Kingdom) arriving at 13/07/2025 13:33:00. 50 Economy ticket for £40 per person are available. Travel duration is 4h 15m
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Great Western Railway (GWR)4h 15m009:35CardiffCentral Station13:50PooleCentral Station0EconomyA Train from Great Western Railway (GWR) goes from Central Station, Cardiff (United Kingdom) at 13/07/2025 09:35:00 to Central Station, Poole (United Kingdom) arriving at 13/07/2025 13:50:00. 50 Economy ticket for £124 per person are available. Travel duration is 4h 15m
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FlixBus7h 40m008:45CardiffKingsway Coach Stop16:25PoolePoole Dorset Coach Stop0EconomyA Bus from FlixBus goes from Kingsway Coach Stop, Cardiff (United Kingdom) at 13/07/2025 08:45:00 to Poole Dorset Coach Stop, Poole (United Kingdom) arriving at 13/07/2025 16:25:00. 50 Economy ticket for £28 per person are available. Travel duration is 7h 40m
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National Express7h 45m016:00CardiffCoach Station23:45PooleCoach Station0EconomyA Bus from National Express goes from Coach Station, Cardiff (United Kingdom) at 13/07/2025 16:00:00 to Coach Station, Poole (United Kingdom) arriving at 13/07/2025 23:45:00. 50 Economy ticket for £25 per person are available. Travel duration is 7h 45m
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National Express8h 0m007:45CardiffCoach Station15:45PooleCoach Station0EconomyA Bus from National Express goes from Coach Station, Cardiff (United Kingdom) at 13/07/2025 07:45:00 to Coach Station, Poole (United Kingdom) arriving at 13/07/2025 15:45:00. 50 Economy ticket for £27 per person are available. Travel duration is 8h 0m
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National Express8h 5m016:45CardiffCoach Station00:50PooleCoach Station0EconomyA Bus from National Express goes from Coach Station, Cardiff (United Kingdom) at 13/07/2025 16:45:00 to Coach Station, Poole (United Kingdom) arriving at 14/07/2025 00:50:00. 50 Economy ticket for £22 per person are available. Travel duration is 8h 5m
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FlixBus8h 20m010:40CardiffKingsway Coach Stop19:00PoolePoole Dorset Coach Stop0EconomyA Bus from FlixBus goes from Kingsway Coach Stop, Cardiff (United Kingdom) at 13/07/2025 10:40:00 to Poole Dorset Coach Stop, Poole (United Kingdom) arriving at 13/07/2025 19:00:00. 50 Economy ticket for £30 per person are available. Travel duration is 8h 20m
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National Express7h 55m017:30CardiffCoach Station01:25PooleCoach Station0EconomyA Bus from National Express goes from Coach Station, Cardiff (United Kingdom) at 14/07/2025 17:30:00 to Coach Station, Poole (United Kingdom) arriving at 15/07/2025 01:25:00. 50 Economy ticket for £12 per person are available. Travel duration is 7h 55m
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National Express8h 0m015:45CardiffCoach Station23:45PooleCoach Station0EconomyA Bus from National Express goes from Coach Station, Cardiff (United Kingdom) at 14/07/2025 15:45:00 to Coach Station, Poole (United Kingdom) arriving at 14/07/2025 23:45:00. 50 Economy ticket for £12 per person are available. Travel duration is 8h 0m
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National Express8h 5m016:45CardiffCoach Station00:50PooleCoach Station0EconomyA Bus from National Express goes from Coach Station, Cardiff (United Kingdom) at 14/07/2025 16:45:00 to Coach Station, Poole (United Kingdom) arriving at 15/07/2025 00:50:00. 50 Economy ticket for £12 per person are available. Travel duration is 8h 5m
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FlixBus8h 10m006:45CardiffKingsway Coach Stop14:55PoolePoole Dorset Coach Stop0EconomyA Bus from FlixBus goes from Kingsway Coach Stop, Cardiff (United Kingdom) at 14/07/2025 06:45:00 to Poole Dorset Coach Stop, Poole (United Kingdom) arriving at 14/07/2025 14:55:00. 50 Economy ticket for £22 per person are available. Travel duration is 8h 10m
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FlixBus8h 20m010:40CardiffKingsway Coach Stop19:00PoolePoole Dorset Coach Stop0EconomyA Bus from FlixBus goes from Kingsway Coach Stop, Cardiff (United Kingdom) at 14/07/2025 10:40:00 to Poole Dorset Coach Stop, Poole (United Kingdom) arriving at 14/07/2025 19:00:00. 50 Economy ticket for £22 per person are available. Travel duration is 8h 20m
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Bus from Cardiff to Poole
What are the most popular stations in Cardiff and Poole?
In Cardiff, you will usually depart from Central Station, Bus Interchange or National Museum, while in Poole you will be arriving at Branksome Railway Station, Holton Heath Train Station or Central Station, but there are many more stops to explore in both locations.
How do I decide? Some tips and tricks from our experience
Are you having trouble deciding on how to get to Poole from Cardiff? With 5 connections between 3 Bus and Train operators, it can be difficult to find the one ride that will make you happy. But we have some tips that can help you make the best informed decision. First of all, the best trip is always the one that meets all your needs, so make a list of all the things that you want from this journey and look for something that will satisfy all of them. Here we will go through some of the factors mostly commonly taken into consideration.
Look for the lowest price
Ticket price is usually the main concern: even if you can afford to pay more, why do it if there are cheaper options? Saving on the trip means that you can spend more on the vacation itself! Between Cardiff and Poole, you can pay as low as £12 with a Bus from National Express.Travel duration
Time is also an important factor. An earlier departure may allow you to see a beautiful sunset or relax before an important event. And remember, time is money, so paying more for a shorter trip may be well worth it. For longer distances, flights are without doubt the best options, but be mindful of airport times and possible delays: a high-speed train may end up cheaper and faster! Here the quicker option is definitely the Train from Great Western Railway (GWR): you will get to Poole in just 4h 6m.Comfort makes all the difference
You should always take into account what your personal travelling preferences are. Is one hand luggage enough, or are you trasporting more? Would you like to have a snack during the journey? Can you relax in a busy compartment, or do you need space for yourself? Even among the same mode of transportation, different companies will offer you varying levels of comfort and amenities. The main operators connecting Cardiff and Poole are National Express, FlixBus and Great Western Railway (GWR), but be sure to check what they have to offer!Save money with deals, and always compare
One last tip? Even if you live in Cardiff and Poole is your only destination, it may be wise to check the offers from and to nearby cities or, if you are flyng, nearby airports. Check the trips from Newlyn or to Parkstone, and look at flights from Cardiff Airport, and landing at Bournemouth Airport. Comparing different routes may allow you to find deals or promotions you were not aware of. Consider also signing up to CheckMyBus to see even more exclusive promotions!Which companies offer a trip from Cardiff to Poole?
The most popular companies between Cardiff and Poole, are National Express, FlixBus and Great Western Railway (GWR). Be sure to check their seat class offers and the amenities that they provide.
Bus companies: National Express and FlixBus
Train companies: Great Western Railway (GWR)
All you need to know when you travel from Cardiff to Poole
Check all information on comfort and services on all modes of transports from Cardiff to Poole. See which seat classes are available, and what amenities are other advantages offered by the operators on your journey.
FAQs about the trip from Cardiff to Poole
How can I reach Poole from Cardiff?
Every day, there are on average 5 connections between Bus and Train, with which you can get to Poole from Cardiff.
How far is Poole from Cardiff?
The distance between Cardiff and Poole is 118.5 km.
What is the most ecofriendly mode of transport between Cardiff and Poole?
Trains and buses are by far the greenest options, with trains surpassing buses on longer routes. Planes will always be the worst polluters, especially in shorter flights, were the emissions from the takeoff and landing are less offset by the distance.
On this particular route, a bus will emit, per person, a total of 3 kgs of CO2, a train 4 kgs, a car 20 kgs, and a flight 29 kgs.
What is the cheapest mode of transport from Cardiff to Poole?
You can get to Poole with just £12 by taking a Bus from National Express.
What is the fastest way to get from Cardiff to Poole?
While a plane is travelling fastest boarding and transfer to airport consumes a lot of time. Usually, high speed trains are better than flights if pure train travel time is below 4 hours. For this particular route, you can get to Poole in just 4h 6m with a Train from Great Western Railway (GWR).
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