Edinburgh to Poole Trains

Trip Overview

The average train between Edinburgh and Poole takes 7h 34m 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 34m
Duration: 509 mi
Distance: £210
Average price: Hourly
Frequency

Train

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7h 8m

£175–274

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 34m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Saturday, October 31, 2026

2:00 PM → 9:14 PM
7h 14m • 3 changes
2:30 PM → 9:36 PM
7h 6m • 3 changes
3:00 PM → 10:27 PM
7h 27m • 3 changes
3:30 PM → 10:36 PM
7h 6m • 3 changes
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Departing Sunday, November 1, 2026

8:55 AM → 4:32 PM
7h 37m • 3 changes
9:30 AM → 4:51 PM
7h 21m • 3 changes
10:00 AM → 5:33 PM
7h 33m • 3 changes
10:30 AM → 5:51 PM
7h 21m • 3 changes
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Departing Monday, November 2, 2026

5:37 AM → 12:37 PM
7h • 3 changes
5:50 AM → 1:15 PM
7h 25m • 3 changes
7:00 AM → 1:37 PM
6h 37m • 3 changes
7:30 AM → 2:38 PM
7h 8m • 3 changes
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Departing Tuesday, November 3, 2026

5:37 AM → 12:37 PM
7h • 3 changes
5:50 AM → 1:15 PM
7h 25m • 3 changes
7:00 AM → 1:37 PM
6h 37m • 3 changes
7:30 AM → 2:38 PM
7h 8m • 3 changes
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Departing Wednesday, November 4, 2026

5:37 AM → 12:37 PM
7h • 3 changes
5:50 AM → 1:15 PM
7h 25m • 3 changes
7:00 AM → 1:37 PM
6h 37m • 3 changes
7:30 AM → 2:38 PM
7h 8m • 3 changes
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Departing Thursday, November 5, 2026

5:37 AM → 12:37 PM
7h • 3 changes
5:50 AM → 1:15 PM
7h 25m • 3 changes
7:00 AM → 1:37 PM
6h 37m • 3 changes
7:30 AM → 2:38 PM
7h 8m • 3 changes
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Departing Friday, November 6, 2026

5:37 AM → 12:37 PM
7h • 3 changes
5:50 AM → 1:15 PM
7h 25m • 3 changes
7:00 AM → 1:37 PM
6h 37m • 3 changes
7:30 AM → 2:38 PM
7h 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.

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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