Bus tickets Poole to Cardiff from £17

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Compare all timetables for the bus from Poole to Cardiff

Here is a selection of the cheapest bus trips from the schedule from Poole to Cardiff from various bus operators like National Express or FlixBus for the next days.

today
£26
tomorrow
£23
Monday
£20
Tuesday
£19
Wednesday
£20
Thursday
£33
Friday
£18

Cheapest bus trips today

Mode of Transport BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName Duration Departure time From Departure Arrival time To Destination Logo Seat classes Price
National Express 7h 45m 20:00 Poole Coach Station 03:45 Cardiff Coach Station  Economy £26
FlixBus 8h 35m 15:45 Poole Poole Dorset Coach Stop 00:20 Cardiff Kingsway Coach Stop  Economy £28
FlixBus 7h 35m 12:45 Poole Poole Dorset Coach Stop 20:20 Cardiff Kingsway Coach Stop  Economy £31
FlixBus 9h 5m 09:30 Poole Poole Dorset Coach Stop 18:35 Cardiff Kingsway Coach Stop  Economy £32
National Express 7h 40m 04:10 Poole Coach Station 11:50 Cardiff Coach Station  Economy £34

Cheapest bus trips tomorrow

Mode of Transport BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName Duration Departure time From Departure Arrival time To Destination Logo Seat classes Price
FlixBus 7h 35m 12:45 Poole Poole Dorset Coach Stop 20:20 Cardiff Kingsway Coach Stop  Economy £23
FlixBus 8h 35m 15:45 Poole Poole Dorset Coach Stop 00:20 Cardiff Kingsway Coach Stop  Economy £24
National Express 7h 40m 04:10 Poole Coach Station 11:50 Cardiff Coach Station  Economy £26
FlixBus 8h 35m 08:00 Poole Poole Dorset Coach Stop 16:35 Cardiff Kingsway Coach Stop  Economy £26
National Express 7h 45m 20:00 Poole Coach Station 03:45 Cardiff Coach Station  Economy £28

Cheapest bus trips Monday

Mode of Transport BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName Duration Departure time From Departure Arrival time To Destination Logo Seat classes Price
FlixBus 8h 35m 15:45 Poole Poole Dorset Coach Stop 00:20 Cardiff Kingsway Coach Stop  Economy £20
FlixBus 8h 35m 08:00 Poole Poole Dorset Coach Stop 16:35 Cardiff Kingsway Coach Stop  Economy £23
FlixBus 7h 35m 12:45 Poole Poole Dorset Coach Stop 20:20 Cardiff Kingsway Coach Stop  Economy £23
National Express 7h 45m 20:00 Poole Coach Station 03:45 Cardiff Coach Station  Economy £27
National Express 7h 50m 04:10 Poole Coach Station 12:00 Cardiff Coach Station  Economy £30

Cheapest bus trips Tuesday

Mode of Transport BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName Duration Departure time From Departure Arrival time To Destination Logo Seat classes Price
FlixBus 8h 35m 08:00 Poole Poole Dorset Coach Stop 16:35 Cardiff Kingsway Coach Stop  Economy £19
FlixBus 8h 15m 06:00 Poole Poole Dorset Coach Stop 14:15 Cardiff Kingsway Coach Stop  Economy £21
FlixBus 7h 35m 12:45 Poole Poole Dorset Coach Stop 20:20 Cardiff Kingsway Coach Stop  Economy £22
National Express 8h 20m 08:00 Poole Coach Station 16:20 Cardiff Coach Station  Economy £26
National Express 8h 35m 18:40 Poole Coach Station 03:15 Cardiff Coach Station  Economy £26

Cheapest bus trips Wednesday

Mode of Transport BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName Duration Departure time From Departure Arrival time To Destination Logo Seat classes Price
FlixBus 8h 15m 06:00 Poole Poole Dorset Coach Stop 14:15 Cardiff Kingsway Coach Stop  Economy £20
FlixBus 8h 35m 15:45 Poole Poole Dorset Coach Stop 00:20 Cardiff Kingsway Coach Stop  Economy £20
FlixBus 9h 5m 09:30 Poole Poole Dorset Coach Stop 18:35 Cardiff Kingsway Coach Stop  Economy £21
National Express 7h 50m 06:10 Poole Coach Station 14:00 Cardiff Coach Station  Economy £26
National Express 8h 35m 18:40 Poole Coach Station 03:15 Cardiff Coach Station  Economy £26

Cheapest bus trips Thursday

Mode of Transport BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName Duration Departure time From Departure Arrival time To Destination Logo Seat classes Price
National Express 8h 20m 08:00 Poole Coach Station 16:20 Cardiff Coach Station  Economy £33
National Express 8h 35m 18:40 Poole Coach Station 03:15 Cardiff Coach Station  Economy £33
National Express 7h 50m 06:10 Poole Coach Station 14:00 Cardiff Coach Station  Economy £35
National Express 8h 10m 02:50 Poole Coach Station 11:00 Cardiff Coach Station  Economy £52
National Express 7h 15m 06:50 Poole Coach Station 14:05 Cardiff Coach Station  Economy £54
  • Did you know that if you travel from Poole to Cardiff via Bournemouth, you can save more than £7? You will find the corresponding connections below.
    • FlixBus
      Save more than 21%
      7h 10m
      Poole
      7 km
      13:10
      Bournemouth
      Central Coach Station
      20:20
      Cardiff
      Kingsway Coach Stop
      0 km
      FlixBus
      Economy
      £26
  • Did you know that if you travel from Poole to Cardiff via Bristol, you can save more than £9? You can find the corresponding connections below.
    • FlixBus
      8h 35m
      0
      15:45
      Poole
      Poole Dorset Coach Stop
      22:55
      Bristol
      Coach Station
      0
      FlixBus
      Economy
      £18
      • Waiting Time 0h 10m
    • FlixBus
      1h 15m
      0
      23:05
      Bristol
      Coach Station
      00:20
      Cardiff
      Kingsway Coach Stop
      0
      FlixBus
      Economy
      £6
    Travel time is 1h 20m longer, but you will save £9

Cheapest bus trips Friday

Mode of Transport BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName Duration Departure time From Departure Arrival time To Destination Logo Seat classes Price
FlixBus 9h 5m 09:30 Poole Poole Dorset Coach Stop 18:35 Cardiff Kingsway Coach Stop  Economy £18
FlixBus 8h 35m 08:00 Poole Poole Dorset Coach Stop 16:35 Cardiff Kingsway Coach Stop  Economy £20
FlixBus 8h 35m 15:45 Poole Poole Dorset Coach Stop 00:20 Cardiff Kingsway Coach Stop  Economy £22
National Express 7h 45m 20:00 Poole Coach Station 03:45 Cardiff Coach Station  Economy £39
National Express 7h 50m 04:10 Poole Coach Station 12:00 Cardiff Coach Station  Economy £46

Best Price Offer: The price for the cheapest coach from Poole to Cardiff is £17 on 08/12/2025. Flexible travellers save on ticket prices.


Frequency of bus connections between Poole and Cardiff

See here how frequent the connections between Poole and Cardiff are, during different times and days of the week.
Monday is the busiest day, with more than 18 daily coaches from Poole to Cardiff. Thursday has instead the fewest connections, with only 12 daily coaches between Poole and Cardiff.
The busiest time of the day is the Morning, with 48 coaches from Poole to Cardiff, while Evening sees the fewest connections between Poole and Cardiff, with 10 offers.

Facts about coaches from Poole to Cardiff

Compare all providers like National Express and FlixBus that travel 16 times every day by bus from Poole to Cardiff in one click! Book your bus ticket from Poole to Cardiff starting from £17!

Cheapest Bus £17
Fastest Bus 6h 5m
Earliest Coach 02:50
Latest Coach 20:00
Daily Bus Connections 16 Ø
Distance 118.5 km
Coach Companies National Express and FlixBus

Cheapest coach connections from Poole to Cardiff

Every day, 16 buses from 2 coach companies leave Poole for Cardiff: in the table below, you will find the cheapest prices for a bus ticket for this route, starting from 13/12/2025 and for the following days.

Monday
Tuesday
Wednesday
Thursday
Friday
Saturday
Sunday
Monday 08/12
Tuesday 09/12
Wednesday 10/12
Thursday 11/12
Friday 12/12
Saturday 13/12
£26
Sunday 14/12
£23
Monday 15/12
£20
Tuesday 16/12
£26
Wednesday 17/12
£20
Thursday 18/12
£33
Friday 19/12
£39
Saturday 20/12
£27
Sunday 21/12
£35
Monday 22/12
£26
Tuesday 23/12
£24
Wednesday 24/12
£31
Thursday 25/12
£35
Friday 26/12
£50
Saturday 27/12
£35
Sunday 28/12
£32
Monday 29/12
Tuesday 30/12
£22
Wednesday 31/12
£22
Thursday 01/01
Friday 02/01
Saturday 03/01
Sunday 04/01

The cheapest time to travel from Poole to Cardiff

See here on which day and which time of the day you can find the cheapest bus ticket from Poole to Cardiff, for the next 30 days.
With a price starting from £18, Friday is the cheapest day for a coach from Poole to Cardiff. Thursday instead is the most expensive day with prices starting from £33.
Morning is the cheapest day time for bus tickets from Poole to Cardiff, with £18. Evening is the most expensive time of the day with prices starting from £26.

How to save money travelling from Poole to Cardiff

Travel can be expensive, but it doesn't need to be! Do you want to avoid paying a terrible price for your trip? Then follow these quick steps to save money:

Book the ticket from Poole to Cardiff in advance! The earlier you book, the cheaper usually the price is. Also, you will be sure to have a place on the bus from Poole to Cardiff, compared instead if you buy it at the last moment, or directly at the station.

If you can, avoid travelling at peak times. Instead of weekend, try travelling during the week. Travelling in the evening or at night it’s also cheaper, and later coaches from Poole to Cardiff are also emptier.

Beloved bus companies from Poole to Cardiff

These are the most booked bus companies between Poole to Cardiff from our users.

National Express from Poole to Cardiff

National Express

Here you will find the key facts about the National Express bus route Poole to Cardiff:

Cheapest Price £26
Fastest Coach 6h 5m
Earliest Coach 02:50
Last Coach 20:00
Daily Connections 12 Ø
Found on 11/12/2025

All bus stations and stops in Poole and Cardiff

The map below shows you where to find all the bus stations in Poole and Cardiff.

Service and Comfort on the bus from Poole to Cardiff

Want to know which seat classes are available on the coaches from Poole to Cardiff? Or which bus companies serve the route Poole to Cardiff? Below you will find answers to your questions.

FAQs about the Poole to Cardiff bus

How much does a Poole - Cardiff coach trip cost?

This depends on, among other things, the day and travel time. The cheapest ticket for the Poole - Cardiff bus trip is available from £17 and takes 9h 5m. Compare offers and save money!

How much could I save by comparing buses from Poole to Cardiff?

The connection Poole to Cardiff is offered by 2 companies with ticket prices ranging from £17 to £76. Therefore, we suggest booking your ticket as soon as possible to ensure you will get the cheapest ticket price.

How many connections are available for the Poole - Cardiff route on average every day?

Each day, the bus route from Poole to Cardiff is offered by roughly 16 busses. By using our search, you can compare bus schedules and find your ideal trip.

How long does a bus to Cardiff from Poole take?

The quickest coach from Poole to Cardiff is provided by National Express and takes 6h 5m. Coach tickets for this connection cost £61. However, keep in mind that the connection can take longer due to traffic.

What time is the first bus from Poole to Cardiff?

The earliest bus to Cardiff departs from Poole at 02:50. In this context, information about departure times may differ on weekends and holidays. Simply use our search to find the exact times for your planned travel date.

What time is the last coach from Poole to Cardiff?

The latest bus to Cardiff departs from Poole at 20:00. Please note that departure times may differ on weekends and holidays. Simply use our search to find the exact times for your planned travel date.

Which bus companies serve the Poole - Cardiff route?

Passengers looking to travel from Poole to Cardiff can travel with National Express and FlixBus. Compare all available bus tickets with our search to book the trip that works best for you.

Is there a direct bus between Poole and Cardiff?

You can check all the direct connections between Poole and Cardiff by using our search and looking at the Changes section in our filters. These are some of the companies which offer a direct bus: National Express and FlixBus.

What can I take with me on the bus to Cardiff from Poole?

Depending on which provider you travel with, what you are allowed to bring with you can vary. Generally, you can take a suitcase and hand luggage with you on the bus for the Poole Cardiff bus route free of charge. Simply use our search to find a coach that is best suited to your needs for your planned travel date.

What equipment is available for the Poole Cardiff bus route?

The equipment on board differs depending on the provider. However, many long-distance buses have WiFi so you can tell your friends your exact location during the journey. To make travelling even more pleasant, air conditioning systems provide ventilation. It is best to use our search to get precise information about the equipment of the bus from Poole to Cardiff on your planned travel date.

Available seat classes which are offered on the bus route Poole to Cardiff

Economy
Economy

The cheapest option available for your ticket, it usually comes with reclinable seats and AC.

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