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

The cheapest way to get from Poole to Cowbridge is to drive which costs £30 - £45 and takes 2h 46m.

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

The fastest way to get from Poole to Cowbridge is to drive which takes 2h 46m and costs £30 - £45.

Is there a direct bus between Poole and Cowbridge?

No, there is no direct bus from Poole station to Cowbridge. However, there are services departing from Bus Station and arriving at Town Hall via Bournemouth Station, Sophia Gardens and Cardiff Bus Interchange Bay 2. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 20m.

Is there a direct train between Poole and Cowbridge?

No, there is no direct train from Poole to Cowbridge. However, there are services departing from Poole and arriving at Cardiff Central via Southampton Central. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 32m.

How far is it from Poole to Cowbridge?

The distance between Poole and Cowbridge is 163 miles. The road distance is 123 miles.

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

The best way to get from Poole to Cowbridge without a car is to train which takes 5h 32m and costs £60 - £120.

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

It takes approximately 5h 32m to get from Poole to Cowbridge, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Poole to Cowbridge bus from?

Poole to Cowbridge bus services, operated by National Express, depart from Bournemouth Station.

Where do I catch the Poole to Cowbridge train from?

Poole to Cowbridge train services, operated by South Western Railway, depart from Poole station.

Train or bus from Poole to Cowbridge?

The best way to get from Poole to Cowbridge is to train which takes 5h 32m and costs £60 - £120. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £30 - £55 and takes 7h 20m.

Where does the Poole to Cowbridge bus arrive?

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

Where does the Poole to Cowbridge train arrive?

Poole to Cowbridge train services, operated by South Western Railway, arrive at Southampton Central station.

Can I drive from Poole to Cowbridge?

Yes, the driving distance between Poole to Cowbridge is 123 miles. It takes approximately 2h 46m to drive from Poole to Cowbridge.

Where can I stay near Cowbridge?

There are 1704+ hotels available in Cowbridge.

Poole to Cowbridge - 5 ways to travel via train, bus, and car

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

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Poole to Southampton Centraltrain Weymouth - London Waterloo / ...
2. Take the train from Southampton Central to Cardiff Centraltrain Portsmouth Harbour - Cardiff Central / ...
5h 32m
£61–119
Drive 122.2 mi
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1. Drive from Poole to Cowbridgecar 122.2 mi
2h 46m
£31–44
Bus, train
1. Take the bus from Poole Seldown Coach Station to Ringwood Bus Stationbus
2. Take the bus from Meeting House Lane to Railway Station Stop SAbus X3
3. Take the train from Salisbury to Cardiff Centraltrain
4. Take the bus from Cardiff Bus Interchange Bay 2 to Town Hallbus X2
6h 9m
£44–79
Train via Reading
1. Take the train from Bournemouth to Readingtrain Bournemouth - Manchester Piccadilly / ...
2. Take the train from Reading to Bridgendtrain London Paddington - Swansea / ...
5h 51m
£85–157
Bus
1. Take the bus from Bournemouth Station to Sophia Gardensbus Cp3
7h 20m
£32–52

Poole to Cowbridge by train and bus

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Distance: 162 mi
Duration: 5h 32m

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

You can take a train from Poole to Town Hall via Southampton Central, Cardiff Central, and Cardiff Bus Interchange Bay 2 in around 5h 32m. Alternatively, National Express operates a bus from Bournemouth Station to Sophia Gardens once a week. Tickets cost £27–45 and the journey takes 4h 5m.

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