Bedford to Poole Trains

Bedford to Poole trains

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The average train between Bedford and Poole takes 3h 36m and the fastest train takes 3h 16m. There is an hourly train service from Bedford 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.

3h 36m
Duration: 165 mi
Distance: £81
Average price: Hourly
Frequency

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Take the train from Bedford to West Hampstead Thameslinktrain Bedford - Brighton / ...
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3h 50m

£69–125

Bedford to Poole train times

Trains run hourly between Bedford and Poole. The earliest departure is at 1:14 AM at night, and the last departure from Bedford is at 9:16 PM which arrives into Poole at 12:36 AM. All services require a transfer at West Hampstead Thameslink and take an average of 3h 36m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Thursday, October 15, 2026

2:16 PM → 5:39 PM
3h 23m • 2 changes
2:46 PM → 6:08 PM
3h 22m • 2 changes
3:16 PM → 6:38 PM
3h 22m • 2 changes
3:46 PM → 7:03 PM
3h 17m • 2 changes
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Departing Friday, October 16, 2026

1:14 AM → 7:58 AM
6h 44m • 2 changes
4:42 AM → 9:00 AM
4h 18m • 2 changes
5:16 AM → 9:23 AM
4h 7m • 2 changes
6:16 AM → 9:47 AM
3h 31m • 2 changes
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Departing Saturday, October 17, 2026

3:42 AM → 8:00 AM
4h 18m • 2 changes
4:42 AM → 8:56 AM
4h 14m • 2 changes
6:16 AM → 9:45 AM
3h 29m • 2 changes
6:46 AM → 10:14 AM
3h 28m • 2 changes
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Frequently asked questions

Want to know about travelling from Bedford to Poole? We have put together a list of the most frequently asked questions from our users such as: What is the cheapest mode of transport? What is the quickest option? How much do tickets usually cost? and many more.

What companies run services between Bedford, England and Poole, England?

You can take a train from Bedford to Poole via West Hampstead Thameslink, West Hampstead station, Waterloo station, and London Waterloo in around 3h 50m.

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