The average train between Oxford and Poole takes 2h 20m and the fastest train takes 2h 15m. There is a train service every few hours from Oxford 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 Oxford and Poole. The earliest departure is at 7:16 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Oxford is at 9:16 PM which arrives into Poole at 11:35 PM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 2h 20m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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No, there is no direct train from Oxford to Poole. However, there are services departing from Oxford station and arriving at Poole station via Bournemouth. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 20m.
Oxford to Poole train services, operated by Cross Country, depart from Oxford station.
Oxford to Poole train services, operated by Cross Country, arrive at Bournemouth station.
Book your Oxford to Poole train tickets online with Cross Country and South Western Railway.
The distance between Oxford and Poole is 126.1 km. The road distance is 174 km.
Cross Country operates a train from Oxford to Bournemouth hourly. Tickets cost £55–80 and the journey takes 1h 59m.