The average train between Central London and Poole takes 3h 7m and the fastest train takes 2h 35m. There is a train service every few hours from Central London 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 Central London and Poole. The earliest departure is at 12:24 AM at night, and the last departure from Central London is at 11:57 PM which arrives into Poole at 7:57 AM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 3h 7m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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No, there is no direct train from Central London to Poole. However, there are services departing from Central London station and arriving at Poole station via Poole. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 7m.
Central London to Poole train services, operated by South Western Railway, depart from Clapham Junction station.
Central London to Poole train services, operated by South Western Railway, arrive at Poole station.
Book your Central London to Poole train tickets online with South Western Railway.
The distance between Central London and Poole is 145.5 km. The road distance is 187 km.
South Western Railway operates a train from Clapham Junction to Poole hourly. Tickets cost £45–100 and the journey takes 2h 2m.