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Trip Overview

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.

3h 23m
Duration
133 mi
Distance
£61
Average price
Hourly
Frequency

Train

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  1. Take the train from Clapham Junction to Basingstoketrain train London Waterloo - Southampton Central / ...
  2. Take the train from Basingstoke to Pooletrain train London Waterloo - Weymouth / ...
3h 57m
£51–103

Gatwick to Poole train times

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.

Departing Sunday, October 11, 2026

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    SouthernSouth Western RailwaySouth Western Railway8h 43m • 2 changes

Departing Monday, October 12, 2026

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    SouthernSouth Western RailwaySouth Western Railway3h 10m • 2 changes

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    SouthernSouth Western RailwaySouth Western Railway3h 4m • 2 changes

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    SouthernSouth Western RailwaySouth Western Railway2h 50m • 2 changes

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    SouthernSouth Western RailwaySouth Western Railway3h 20m • 2 changes
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Departing Tuesday, October 13, 2026

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    SouthernSouth Western RailwaySouth Western Railway3h 10m • 2 changes

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    SouthernSouth Western RailwaySouth Western Railway3h 4m • 2 changes

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    SouthernSouth Western RailwaySouth Western Railway2h 50m • 2 changes

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    SouthernSouth Western RailwaySouth Western Railway3h 20m • 2 changes
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Departing Wednesday, October 14, 2026

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    SouthernSouth Western RailwaySouth Western Railway3h 10m • 2 changes

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    SouthernSouth Western RailwaySouth Western Railway3h 4m • 2 changes

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    SouthernSouth Western RailwaySouth Western Railway2h 50m • 2 changes

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    SouthernSouth Western RailwaySouth Western Railway3h 20m • 2 changes
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Frequently asked questions

Want 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.

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  • Distance: 133 mi
  • Duration: 3h 23m

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

You can take a train from Gatwick Airport to Poole via Clapham Junction and Basingstoke in around 3h 57m.

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