The average train between Cambridge and Poole takes 3h 53m and the fastest train takes 3h 21m. There is a train service every few hours from Cambridge 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 Cambridge and Poole. The earliest departure is at 6:12 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Cambridge is at 11:51 PM which arrives into Poole at 8:59 AM. All services require a transfer at London Kings Cross and take an average of 3h 53m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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No, there is no direct train from Cambridge to Poole. However, there are services departing from Cambridge station and arriving at Poole station via King's Cross. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 53m.
Cambridge to Poole train services, operated by Great Northern, depart from Cambridge station.
Cambridge to Poole train services, operated by Great Northern, arrive at Poole station.
Book your Cambridge to Poole train tickets online with Great Northern, London Underground (Tube) and South Western Railway.
The distance between Cambridge and Poole is 220.2 km. The road distance is 276 km.
You can take a train from Cambridge to Poole via London Kings Cross, Euston station, Waterloo Station, and London Waterloo in around 3h 45m.