The average train between East Croydon and Poole takes 3h 7m and the fastest train takes 2h 21m. There is a train service every few hours from East Croydon 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 East Croydon and Poole. The earliest departure is at 12:20 AM at night, and the last departure from East Croydon is at 11:30 PM which arrives into Poole at 7:58 AM. All services require a transfer at Clapham Junction and take an average of 3h 7m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.
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2h 32m • 2 changesWant to know about travelling from East Croydon 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 East Croydon to Poole. However, there are services departing from East Croydon station and arriving at Poole station via Basingstoke. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 7m.
East Croydon to Poole train services, operated by Southern, depart from Clapham Junction station.
East Croydon to Poole train services, operated by Southern, arrive at Poole station.
Book your East Croydon to Poole train tickets online with Southern and South Western Railway.
The distance between East Croydon and Poole is 151.3 km. The road distance is 188 km.
You can take a train from East Croydon to Poole via Clapham Junction and Basingstoke in around 3h 43m.