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Trip Overview

The average train between Gatwick Airport and Poole takes 2h 55m and the fastest train takes 2h 25m. There is a train service every few hours from Gatwick Airport 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.

2h 55m
Duration
133 mi
Distance
£58
Average price
Hourly
Frequency

Gatwick Airport to Poole train times

Trains run hourly between Gatwick Airport and Poole. The earliest departure is at 5:57 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Gatwick Airport is at 11:55 PM which arrives into Poole at 7:58 AM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 2h 55m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Tuesday, November 10, 2026

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    SouthernSouth Western Railway2h 26m • 1 change
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    Arrives next day

    SouthernSouth Western Railway8h 3m • 1 change

Departing Wednesday, November 11, 2026

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    SouthernSouth Western Railway3h 3m • 1 change
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    SouthernSouth Western Railway2h 40m • 1 change
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    SouthernSouth Western Railway2h 32m • 1 change
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    SouthernSouth Western Railway2h 32m • 1 change
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Departing Thursday, November 12, 2026

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    SouthernSouth Western Railway3h 3m • 1 change
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    SouthernSouth Western Railway2h 40m • 1 change
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    SouthernSouth Western Railway2h 32m • 1 change
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    SouthernSouth Western Railway2h 32m • 1 change
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Departing Friday, November 13, 2026

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    SouthernSouth Western Railway3h 3m • 1 change
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    SouthernSouth Western Railway2h 40m • 1 change
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    SouthernSouth Western Railway2h 32m • 1 change
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    SouthernSouth Western Railway2h 32m • 1 change
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Departing Saturday, November 14, 2026

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    SouthernSouth Western Railway2h 55m • 1 change
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    SouthernSouth Western Railway2h 31m • 1 change
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    SouthernSouth Western Railway2h 31m • 1 change
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    SouthernSouth Western Railway2h 31m • 1 change
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Departing Sunday, November 15, 2026

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    SouthernSouth Western Railway3h 42m • 1 change
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    SouthernSouth Western Railway2h 56m • 1 change
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    SouthernSouth Western Railway3h 7m • 1 change
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    SouthernSouth Western Railway2h 36m • 1 change
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Departing Monday, November 16, 2026

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    SouthernSouth Western Railway3h 3m • 1 change
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    SouthernSouth Western Railway2h 40m • 1 change
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    SouthernSouth Western Railway2h 32m • 1 change
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    SouthernSouth Western Railway2h 32m • 1 change
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Frequently asked questions

Want to know about travelling from Gatwick Airport 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.

Map of how to get from Gatwick Airport to Poole.ExpandLaunch map view
  • Distance: 133 mi
  • Duration: 2h 55m

What companies run services between Gatwick Airport, England and Poole, England?

South Western Railway operates a train from Clapham Junction to Poole every 2 hours. Tickets cost £40–85 and the journey takes 2h 2m.

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