Bus Poole to Cardiff: Compare prices and save money

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

$18

tomorrow

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$22

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Cheapest bus trips today
BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName	Duration	Departure time	From	Departure	Arrival time	To	Destination	Seat classes	Price
National Express	7h 50m	6:10 AM	Poole	Bus Station	2:00 PM	Cardiff	Coach Station	Economy	$18	A Bus from National Express goes from Bus Station, Poole (United Kingdom) at 9/8/2026 6:10:00 AM to Coach Station, Cardiff (United Kingdom) arriving at 9/8/2026 2:00:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $18 per person are available. Travel duration is 7h 50m
National Express	8h 35m	6:40 PM	Poole	Bus Station	3:15 AM	Cardiff	Coach Station	Economy	$22	A Bus from National Express goes from Bus Station, Poole (United Kingdom) at 9/8/2026 6:40:00 PM to Coach Station, Cardiff (United Kingdom) arriving at 9/9/2026 3:15:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $22 per person are available. Travel duration is 8h 35m
FlixBus	7h 45m	3:00 AM	Poole	Poole Dorset Bus Stop	10:45 AM	Cardiff	Kingsway Bus Stop	Economy	$22	A Bus from FlixBus goes from Poole Dorset Bus Stop, Poole (United Kingdom) at 9/8/2026 3:00:00 AM to Kingsway Bus Stop, Cardiff (United Kingdom) arriving at 9/8/2026 10:45:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $22 per person are available. Travel duration is 7h 45m
FlixBus	7h 0m	12:30 PM	Poole	Poole Dorset Bus Stop	7:30 PM	Cardiff	Kingsway Bus Stop	Economy	$22	A Bus from FlixBus goes from Poole Dorset Bus Stop, Poole (United Kingdom) at 9/8/2026 12:30:00 PM to Kingsway Bus Stop, Cardiff (United Kingdom) arriving at 9/8/2026 7:30:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $22 per person are available. Travel duration is 7h 0m
FlixBus	8h 0m	3:15 PM	Poole	Poole Dorset Bus Stop	11:15 PM	Cardiff	Kingsway Bus Stop	Economy	$22	A Bus from FlixBus goes from Poole Dorset Bus Stop, Poole (United Kingdom) at 9/8/2026 3:15:00 PM to Kingsway Bus Stop, Cardiff (United Kingdom) arriving at 9/8/2026 11:15:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $22 per person are available. Travel duration is 8h 0m

Cheapest bus trips Friday
BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName	Duration	Departure time	From	Departure	Arrival time	To	Destination	Seat classes	Price
National Express	7h 45m	8:00 PM	Poole	Bus Station	3:45 AM	Cardiff	Coach Station	Economy	$22	A Bus from National Express goes from Bus Station, Poole (United Kingdom) at 9/11/2026 8:00:00 PM to Coach Station, Cardiff (United Kingdom) arriving at 9/12/2026 3:45:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $22 per person are available. Travel duration is 7h 45m
FlixBus	7h 45m	3:00 AM	Poole	Poole Dorset Bus Stop	10:45 AM	Cardiff	Kingsway Bus Stop	Economy	$26	A Bus from FlixBus goes from Poole Dorset Bus Stop, Poole (United Kingdom) at 9/11/2026 3:00:00 AM to Kingsway Bus Stop, Cardiff (United Kingdom) arriving at 9/11/2026 10:45:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $26 per person are available. Travel duration is 7h 45m
FlixBus	8h 30m	8:00 AM	Poole	Poole Dorset Bus Stop	4:30 PM	Cardiff	Kingsway Bus Stop	Economy	$26	A Bus from FlixBus goes from Poole Dorset Bus Stop, Poole (United Kingdom) at 9/11/2026 8:00:00 AM to Kingsway Bus Stop, Cardiff (United Kingdom) arriving at 9/11/2026 4:30:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $26 per person are available. Travel duration is 8h 30m
FlixBus	7h 10m	5:00 AM	Poole	Poole Dorset Bus Stop	12:10 PM	Cardiff	Kingsway Bus Stop	Economy	$28	A Bus from FlixBus goes from Poole Dorset Bus Stop, Poole (United Kingdom) at 9/11/2026 5:00:00 AM to Kingsway Bus Stop, Cardiff (United Kingdom) arriving at 9/11/2026 12:10:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $28 per person are available. Travel duration is 7h 10m
National Express	7h 50m	4:10 AM	Poole	Bus Station	12:00 PM	Cardiff	Coach Station	Economy	$33	A Bus from National Express goes from Bus Station, Poole (United Kingdom) at 9/11/2026 4:10:00 AM to Coach Station, Cardiff (United Kingdom) arriving at 9/11/2026 12:00:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $33 per person are available. Travel duration is 7h 50m

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.
- National Express
  
  Save more than 32%
  
  6h 25m
  
  Poole
  
  5 mi
  
  7:15 PM
  
  Bournemouth
  Train Station
  
  1:40 AM
  
  Cardiff
  Gabalfa Interchange
  
  0 mi
  
  Economy
  
  $15
  
  A Bus from National Express goes from Train Station, Bournemouth (United Kingdom) at 9/11/2026 7:15:00 PM to Gabalfa Interchange, Cardiff (United Kingdom) arriving at 9/12/2026 1:40:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $15 per person are available. Travel duration is 6h 25m

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.

Tuesday is the busiest day, with more than 19 daily buses from Poole to Cardiff. Tuesday has instead the fewest connections, with only 19 daily coaches between Poole and Cardiff.

The busiest time of the day is the Afternoon, with 13 buses from Poole to Cardiff, while Evening sees the fewest connections between Poole and Cardiff, with 3 offers.

Test cheapest views

The cheapest bus for the 9/7/2026 costs just $18, from National Express

Facts about the bus from Poole to Cardiff

Compare all providers like National Express and FlixBus that travel 19 times every day by bus from Poole to Cardiff in one click! Book your bus ticket from Poole to Cardiff starting from $18!

Cheapest Bus	$18
Fastest Bus	6h 35m
Earliest Bus	2:50 AM
Latest Bus	8:00 PM
Daily Bus Routes	19 Ø
Distance	73.7 miles
Bus Companies	National Express and FlixBus

Cheapest bus connections from Poole to Cardiff

Every day, 19 buses from 2 bus companies leave Poole for Cardiff: in the table below, you will find the cheapest prices for a bus ticket for this route, starting from 09/08/2026 and for the following days.

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Monday

Tuesday

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Thursday

Friday

Saturday

Sunday 09/06

Monday 09/07

Tuesday 09/08

$18

Wednesday 09/09

$29

Thursday 09/10

Friday 09/11

$22

Saturday 09/12

Sunday 09/13

Monday 09/14

Tuesday 09/15

Wednesday 09/16

Thursday 09/17

Friday 09/18

Saturday 09/19

Sunday 09/20

Monday 09/21

$18

Tuesday 09/22

Wednesday 09/23

Thursday 09/24

Friday 09/25

Saturday 09/26

Sunday 09/27

Monday 09/28

Tuesday 09/29

Wednesday 09/30

Thursday 10/01

Friday 10/02

Saturday 10/03

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, Tuesday is the cheapest day for a bus from Poole to Cardiff. Friday instead is the most expensive day with prices starting from $22.

Morning is the cheapest day time for bus tickets from Poole to Cardiff, with $18. Afternoon is the most expensive time of the day with prices starting from $22.

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 buses from Poole to Cardiff are also emptier.

All bus stations and stops in Poole and Cardiff

In the map below, you can see where to find all bus stations in Poole and Cardiff.

Bus Station

Serpentine Road 1343

Seldown

Poole Dorset Bus Stop

Port

The Rectory

University

Park Place 50

Kingsway Bus Stop

North Rd

Coach Station

Sophia Gardens 2

Gabalfa Interchange

North Road 213

Bus Interchange

Central Square 3

Service and Comfort on the bus from Poole to Cardiff

Want to know which seat classes are available on the buses 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 bus trip cost?

This depends on, among other things, the day and time of travel. The cheapest trip is available from $18 and takes 7h 50m to reach Cardiff. Compare offers to save money!

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

This route is offered by 2 companies with a range of ticket prices between $18 and $76. Thus, we recommend booking your ticket as early as possible to make sure you get the cheapest bus ticket to Cardiff.

On average, how many connections are available from Poole to Cardiff each day?

Every day, the Poole to Cardiff bus route is served by approximately 19 connections. With our search, you can compare bus times to find the perfect trip.

How long does a bus journey from Poole to Cardiff take?

The fastest bus from Poole to Cardiff is offered by National Express and takes 6h 35m. Bus tickets for this connection cost $71. In this context, bear in mind that the journey can take longer due to traffic.

What time is the first bus from Poole to Cardiff?

The earliest bus arriving in Cardiff from Poole starts at 2:50 AM. However, information regarding departure times may differ on weekends and holidays. Simply use our search to find exact times for your planned travel date.

What time is the last bus from Poole to Cardiff?

The latest bus trip departing from Poole for Cardiff starts at 8:00 PM. Please note that departure times may differ on weekends and holidays. So just use our search to find the exact times for your planned travel date.

Which bus companies operate the Poole Cardiff route?

When traveling by bus from Poole to Cardiff, passengers can travel with National Express and FlixBus. With our search, you can compare all available bus tickets to book the one that works 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 Poole to Cardiff bus route?

Depending on which provider you travel with, what you're allowed to bring with you can vary. Generally, you can take a suitcase and hand luggage with you on the Poole Cardiff bus route free of charge. Simply use our search to find a bus 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 traveling 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

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

More bus routes to Poole and to Cardiff

Here’s an overview of the most popular bus routes to Poole and to Cardiff. Simply click on the connection of your choice, and you will find all the details about your bus route!