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| Operated by | Vehicle type | Departure time | Departure location | Trip duration | Arrival time | Arrival location | Recommended | Price and booking link |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 | Bus | Cardiff North Road (Friary Gardens) | Poole Seldown Coach Station | Cheapest | ||||
| Bus | Cardiff North Road (Friary Gardens) | Poole Seldown Coach Station | Fastest | ||||
| Bus | Cardiff North Road (Friary Gardens) | Poole Seldown Coach Station | No tags | ||||
| Bus | Cardiff North Road (Friary Gardens) | Poole Seldown Coach Station | No tags | ||||
| Bus | Cardiff North Road (Friary Gardens) | Poole Seldown Coach Station | No tags |
Last refresh of the prices: Yesterday at 21:32 GMT.
Get from Cardiff to Poole
The journey takes about 8 hours 10 minutes, and with fares starting at just £33, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.
Where are the popular stops in Cardiff and Poole?
Stops in Cardiff
- A2 Sophia Cl, Cardiff CF11, UK
- B
Cardiff University (o/s Cathays Rail Stn)
50 Park Place (Bus Stop, o/s Cathays Rail Stn), Cardiff CF10 - C
Cardiff Coach Station - Sophia Gardens
22 Cathedral Rd, Cardiff CF11 9LJ, UK - D
Cardiff - Castle Street Bus Stop
21A Castle St, Cardiff CF10 1BT, UK - E
National Museum
Gorsedd Gardens Rd, Cardiff CF10 3NP, UK - F
Cardiff Bus Stop - Westgate
206 Westgate St, Cardiff CF10, UK
Stops in Poole
- ASeldown Bridge, Seldown Coach Park (adj Dolphin Centre Bus Station), Poole BH15
- B
Port: Poole
New Harbour Rd S, Poole BH15 4AJ, UK
Compare bus companies
Based on 11971 reviews, the company was rated 3.5 stars on Busbud. Travellers were especially satisfied with the ticket access and the temperature but often complained with the Wi-Fi. FlixBus ticket prices on this trip start at £33
Frequently asked questions about travelling by bus from Cardiff to Poole
Please note that timetables, routes, or operator details shown here may be updated or vary at the time of your journey.
How much is the bus ticket from Cardiff to Poole?
The cheapest coach tickets from Cardiff to Poole start from £33. The average price for this route is around £47. Busbud recommends that you book your tickets in advance for a better chance to get the lowest possible price.
How long is the bus journey from Cardiff to Poole?
The average bus journey time from Cardiff to Poole is 8h 10m, covering a distance of 75 miles. The fastest bus can take you there in 7h 40m and is operated by FlixBus.
Which bus companies service the Cardiff to Poole route?
Several major bus companies operate on this route with 5 buses available per day.
What is the earliest and latest departure time for the bus from Cardiff to Poole?
The earliest bus departs from Cardiff to Poole at 06:45. And the latest bus departs at 16:45.
What are the CO₂ emissions for the bus trip from Cardiff to Poole?
A bus journey from Cardiff to Poole produces an estimated 3 kg of CO₂, making it a highly eco-friendly choice and a mode of travel recommended by Busbud.
Find cheapest prices for buses
Price is for a one-way ticket for one passenger and based on past searches.
The cheapest trip from Cardiff to Poole was searched and found on 11 Jan 2026 with a price of £24To save money and be sure you have the best seat, it's a good idea to buy your bus tickets from Cardiff to Poole as early as possible.
You can expect to pay from £24 to £60 for a bus ticket from Cardiff to Poole based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at £24, which is on 2026-01-11.
