The average train between Hitchin and Poole takes 3h 13m and the fastest train takes 2h 51m. There is an hourly train service from Hitchin 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 Hitchin and Poole. The earliest departure is at 5:25 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Hitchin is at 10:41 PM which arrives into Poole at 7:58 AM. All services require a transfer at London St Pancras International and take an average of 3h 13m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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3h 6m • 2 changesWant to know about travelling from Hitchin 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 Hitchin to Poole. However, there are services departing from Hitchin station and arriving at Poole station via London St Pancras Intl. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 13m.
Hitchin to Poole train services, operated by Thameslink, depart from Hitchin station.
Hitchin to Poole train services, operated by Thameslink, arrive at Poole station.
Book your Hitchin to Poole train tickets online with Thameslink, London Underground (Tube) and South Western Railway.
The distance between Hitchin and Poole is 181.1 km. The road distance is 238 km.
You can take a train from Hitchin to Poole via London St Pancras International, Euston station, Waterloo Station, and London Waterloo in around 3h 27m.