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Poole to Cardiff Train prices and times

Looking to travel from Poole to Cardiff? You can buy train tickets with Trip.com for as low as OMR 14.210, with average prices for this route around OMR 32.530.

To get the best deals, we recommend buying in advance and researching alternatives such as split tickets.

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Departure	Arrival	Find Tickets
04:57 4 hours 11 minutes, Changes required Poole	09:08 Cardiff Central	Find Tickets
05:38 4 hours 7 minutes, Changes required Poole	09:45 Cardiff Central	Find Tickets
05:53 3 hours 42 minutes, Changes required Poole	09:35 Cardiff Central	Find Tickets
06:19 4 hours 33 minutes, Changes required Poole	10:52 Cardiff Central	Find Tickets
06:40 3 hours 57 minutes, Changes required Poole	10:37 Cardiff Central	Find Tickets
07:08 3 hours 44 minutes, Changes required Poole	10:52 Paris	Find Tickets

Poole to Cardiff Train Route Details

First train

04:57

Last train

23:38

Departure station

Poole

Arrival station

Cardiff

Journey time

3 hours 27 minutes

Distance

118 km

Price

OMR 14.210*

Train operators

CrossCountry, Great Western Railway, South Western Railway

How to book cheap train tickets from Poole to Cardiff

Traveling in off-peak train times

Taking advantage of Off-Peak train tickets is another effective way to save on your train journey from Poole to Cardiff. These tickets are generally cheaper and can be used during quieter periods, typically outside of morning (6:30 AM–9:30 AM) and evening (4:00 PM–7:00 PM) rush hours on weekdays.

Get 1/3 off with a Railcard

You can choose a Railcard to help you save up to 1/3 on fares from Poole to Cardiff for various reasons, such as your age (including the 16–25 Railcard or Senior Railcard) or options geared towards group travel (Family & Friends Railcard and Two Together Railcard). Discover more here.

Split tickets to save an average extra 30%

Splitting tickets is a perfectly legal practice that involves purchasing separate, cheaper tickets for different segments of your journey on the same train instead of a single ticket for the entire trip. For example, if you are travelling from Poole to Cardiff, you might discover that buying a ticket from A to C, and then another ticket from C to B, is more economical than a direct ticket.

Book in advance to save an average of 61%

Advance Tickets are typically released up to 12 weeks before the travel date and can offer significant savings compared to tickets purchased closer to departure. By planning your trip from Poole to Cardiff ahead of time and booking your tickets early, you can potentially save up to 61% on your travel expenses.

Travel in a group to save 1/3

If you are planning a trip with a group of three to nine people, take advantage of ⅓ off standard fares with group travel discounts, offered by many train companies, perfect for journeys with your family, friends, or colleagues.

Poole to Cardiff train ticket types

Save money on your trip from Poole to Cardiff with suitable train tickets. It's a great way to spend less!

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