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The average train between Edinburgh and Poole takes 7h 36m and the fastest train takes 6h 35m. There is an hourly train service from Edinburgh 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.

7h 36m
Duration
509 mi
Distance
£212
Average price
Hourly
Frequency

Train

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  1. Take the train from Edinburgh Waverley to King's Crosstrain train Edinburgh - London Kings Cross / ...
  2. Take the train from London Waterloo to Pooletrain train London Waterloo - Weymouth / ...
7h 8m
£177–276

Edinburgh to Poole train times

Trains run hourly between Edinburgh and Poole. The earliest departure is at 5:37 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Edinburgh is at 8:20 PM which arrives into Poole at 9:00 AM. All services require a transfer at London Kings Cross and take an average of 7h 36m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Sunday, October 11, 2026

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    London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)London Underground (Tube)South Western RailwaySouth Western Railway7h 21m • 3 changes

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    London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)London Underground (Tube)South Western RailwaySouth Western Railway7h 32m • 3 changes

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    London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)London Underground (Tube)South Western RailwaySouth Western Railway7h 21m • 3 changes

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    London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)London Underground (Tube)South Western RailwaySouth Western Railway7h 33m • 3 changes
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Departing Monday, October 12, 2026

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    London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)London Underground (Tube)South Western RailwaySouth Western Railway7h • 3 changes

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    London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)London Underground (Tube)South Western RailwaySouth Western Railway7h 25m • 3 changes

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    London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)London Underground (Tube)South Western RailwaySouth Western Railway6h 37m • 3 changes

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    London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)London Underground (Tube)South Western RailwaySouth Western Railway7h 8m • 3 changes
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Departing Tuesday, October 13, 2026

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    London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)London Underground (Tube)South Western RailwaySouth Western Railway7h • 3 changes

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    London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)London Underground (Tube)South Western RailwaySouth Western Railway7h 25m • 3 changes

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    London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)London Underground (Tube)South Western RailwaySouth Western Railway6h 37m • 3 changes

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    London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)London Underground (Tube)South Western RailwaySouth Western Railway7h 8m • 3 changes
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Frequently asked questions

Want to know about travelling from Edinburgh 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.

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  • Distance: 509 mi
  • Duration: 7h 36m

What companies run services between Edinburgh, Scotland and Poole, England?

You can take a train from Edinburgh Waverley to Poole via London Kings Cross, King's Cross St. Pancras station, Vauxhall, Vauxhall, and London Waterloo in around 7h 8m.

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