The average train between Oxford and Poole takes 2h 25m 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 10:16 PM which arrives into Poole at 12:43 AM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 2h 25m. 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 Winchester. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 25m.
Oxford to Poole train services, operated by Cross Country, depart from Oxford station.
Oxford to Poole train services, operated by Cross Country, arrive at Poole 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.
You can take a train from Oxford to Poole via Winchester in around 2h 39m.