The average train between Dawlish and Poole takes 4h 50m and the fastest train takes 3h 12m. The train service runs several times per day from Dawlish 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 5 times a day between Dawlish and Poole. The earliest departure is at 7:30 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Dawlish is at 7:32 PM which arrives into Poole at 11:53 PM. All services require a transfer at Castle Cary and take an average of 4h 50m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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No, there is no direct train from Dawlish to Poole. However, there are services departing from Dawlish station and arriving at Poole station via Castle Cary. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 50m.
Dawlish to Poole train services, operated by Great Western Railway (GWR), depart from Dawlish station.
Dawlish to Poole train services, operated by Great Western Railway (GWR), arrive at Poole station.
Book your Dawlish to Poole train tickets online with Great Western Railway (GWR) and South Western Railway.
The distance between Dawlish and Poole is 105.5 km. The road distance is 214 km.
You can take a train from Dawlish to Poole via Castle Cary and Upwey in around 4h 21m.