The average train between Alton and Poole takes 2h 50m and the fastest train takes 2h 20m. There is a train service every few hours from Alton to Poole. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.
Trains run hourly between Alton and Poole. The earliest departure is at 6:12 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Alton is at 11:15 PM which arrives into Poole at 7:57 AM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 2h 50m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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No, there is no direct train from Alton to Poole. However, there are services departing from Alton station and arriving at Poole station via Woking. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 50m.
Alton to Poole train services, operated by South Western Railway, depart from Alton station.
Alton to Poole train services, operated by South Western Railway, arrive at Poole station.
Book your Alton to Poole train tickets online with South Western Railway.
The distance between Alton and Poole is 85.7 km. The road distance is 179 km.
You can take a train from Alton to Poole via Woking in around 2h 51m.