The average train between Gatwick and Poole takes 3h 23m and the fastest train takes 2h 37m. There is a train service every few hours from Gatwick 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 Gatwick and Poole. The earliest departure is at 6:13 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Gatwick is at 11:55 PM which arrives into Poole at 9:00 AM. All services require a transfer at Clapham Junction and take an average of 3h 23m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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3h 20m • 2 changesWant to know about travelling from Gatwick 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 Gatwick to Poole. However, there are services departing from Gatwick station and arriving at Poole station via Basingstoke. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 23m.
Gatwick to Poole train services, operated by Southern, depart from Clapham Junction station.
Gatwick to Poole train services, operated by Southern, arrive at Poole station.
Book your Gatwick to Poole train tickets online with Southern and South Western Railway.
The distance between Gatwick and Poole is 135.9 km. The road distance is 214 km.
You can take a train from Gatwick Airport to Poole via Clapham Junction and Basingstoke in around 3h 39m.