The average train between Cheltenham and Poole takes 3h 43m and the fastest train takes 3h 31m. There is a train service every few hours from Cheltenham 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 Cheltenham and Poole. The earliest departure is at 5:53 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Cheltenham is at 8:02 PM which arrives into Poole at 11:36 PM. All services require a transfer at Reading and take an average of 3h 43m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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3h 34m • 2 changesWant to know about travelling from Cheltenham 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.
No, there is no direct train from Cheltenham to Poole. However, there are services departing from Cheltenham station and arriving at Poole station via Reading. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 43m.
Cheltenham to Poole train services, operated by Great Western Railway (GWR), depart from Cheltenham Spa station.
Cheltenham to Poole train services, operated by Great Western Railway (GWR), arrive at Bournemouth station.
Book your Cheltenham to Poole train tickets online with Great Western Railway (GWR), Cross Country and South Western Railway.
The distance between Cheltenham and Poole is 132 km. The road distance is 266 km.
You can take a train from Cheltenham Spa to Poole via Reading and Bournemouth in around 4h 12m.