The distance between Poole and Swansea is around 239km (149 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to take the bus which takes around 2h 40m.
We've found 3 different ways to get from Poole to Swansea by train, bus and car. The recommended routes, which include information on duration, ticket price, and level of difficulty, can be found below.
👋 Also check out Swansea → Poole if you're planning a return trip.
Take the bus to Swansea Quadrant Bus Station.
Take the train to Southampton Central then Cardiff Central and then to Swansea.
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There are several options for getting from Poole to Swansea by train, bus and car. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around £19 ($22) and will take around 2h 40m.
The distance between Poole and Swansea is around 239km (149 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 170km (106 miles)
It takes around 4h 25m to get from Poole and Swansea by train. If you are travelling by car it will take around 2h 55m to drive there.
The quickest way to get from Poole to Swansea is to take the bus which takes around 2h 40m and will set you back approx £19 ($22).
The cheapest way to travel between Poole and Swansea, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus which will typically cost around £19 ($22) for a standard one-way ticket.
Yes there is a train service that runs between Poole and Swansea. It typically takes around 4h 25m and departs hourly.
There are no direct train services that runs from Poole to Swansea. However, you can instead can take several connecting trains with a changeover in Southampton Central and Cardiff Central. These services run hourly and will take a minimum of 4h 25m.
South Western Railway, Great Western Railway and Transport for Wales run train services between Poole and Swansea. Trains depart hourly and will take around 4h 25m, however, this may vary depending on the particular service and whether it runs express or stops all stations.
Yes there is a bus that runs regularly from Poole and Swansea. It typically takes around 2h 40m and departs twice daily.
Yes there is a direct bus service that runs between Poole and Swansea with no changeovers required. The bus runs twice daily and takes 2h 40m.
Megabus UK run regular bus services between Poole and Swansea. Buses run twice daily and take around 2h 40m on average but will vary depending on you book with.
It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Poole to Swansea. We recommend that you take the train to Southampton Central then Cardiff Central and then to Swansea. instead which will take 4h 25m.
The closest major airport to Swansea is Cardiff Airport (CWL) (CWL) which is approximately 49km (30 miles) from Swansea. Bristol Airport (BRS) (BRS) and Exeter Airport (EXT) (EXT) are also nearby and might be a better alternative airport depending on where you are flying from.
Yes it is possible to drive from Poole and Swansea. The distance is around 239km (149 miles) by road and it will take around 2h 55m in normal traffic conditons.
If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Poole to Swansea is to take the train which takes, on average, 4h 25m and will usually cost around £85 ($100).
Transport option | Duration | Cost | Frequency | Distance |
---|---|---|---|---|
Bus | 2h 40m | £19($22) | twice daily | 248km (154 miles) |
Train | 4h 25m | £85($100) | hourly | 313km (194 miles) |
Drive | 2h 55m | £28($33) | on demand | 239km (149 miles) |
South Western Railway
Transport for Wales
The following major airports near Swansea offer regular flights to various popular destinations within United Kingdom and internationally.