Plymouth to Poole Trains

Trip Overview

The average train between Plymouth and Poole takes 6h 5m and the fastest train takes 5h 5m. The train service runs several times per day from Plymouth 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.

6h 5m
Duration: 173 mi
Distance: £85
Average price: Every 4 hours
Frequency

Train

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Take the train from Plymouth to Exeter St Davidstrain
Take the train from Exeter St Davids to Castle Carytrain
Take the train from Castle Cary to Upweytrain
Take the train from Upwey to Pooletrain

6h 2m

£67–131

Plymouth to Poole train times

Trains run every 4 hours between Plymouth and Poole. The earliest departure is at 6:20 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Plymouth is at 11:56 PM which arrives into Poole at 9:06 AM. All services require a transfer at Exeter St Davids and take an average of 6h 5m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Monday, November 2, 2026

10:23 PM → 9:06 AM
Arrives next day
10h 43m • 3 changes

Departing Tuesday, November 3, 2026

6:20 AM → 12:01 PM
5h 41m • 3 changes
8:35 AM → 2:02 PM
5h 27m • 3 changes
10:27 AM → 4:01 PM
5h 34m • 3 changes
12:27 PM → 6:02 PM
5h 35m • 3 changes
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Departing Wednesday, November 4, 2026

6:20 AM → 12:01 PM
5h 41m • 3 changes
8:35 AM → 2:02 PM
5h 27m • 3 changes
10:27 AM → 4:01 PM
5h 34m • 3 changes
12:27 PM → 6:02 PM
5h 35m • 3 changes
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Departing Thursday, November 5, 2026

6:20 AM → 12:01 PM
5h 41m • 3 changes
8:35 AM → 2:02 PM
5h 27m • 3 changes
10:27 AM → 4:01 PM
5h 34m • 3 changes
12:27 PM → 6:02 PM
5h 35m • 3 changes
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Departing Friday, November 6, 2026

6:20 AM → 12:01 PM
5h 41m • 3 changes
8:35 AM → 2:02 PM
5h 27m • 3 changes
10:27 AM → 4:01 PM
5h 34m • 3 changes
12:27 PM → 6:02 PM
5h 35m • 3 changes
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Departing Saturday, November 7, 2026

6:54 AM → 12:01 PM
5h 7m • 3 changes
8:27 AM → 2:01 PM
5h 34m • 3 changes
10:27 AM → 4:01 PM
5h 34m • 3 changes
12:27 PM → 6:01 PM
5h 34m • 3 changes
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Departing Sunday, November 8, 2026

10:52 AM → 4:25 PM
5h 33m • 3 changes
4:27 PM → 9:42 PM
5h 15m • 3 changes
6:27 PM → 6:33 AM
Arrives next day
12h 6m • 3 changes
11:20 PM → 9:06 AM
Arrives next day
9h 46m • 3 changes

Departing Monday, November 9, 2026

6:20 AM → 12:01 PM
5h 41m • 3 changes
8:35 AM → 2:02 PM
5h 27m • 3 changes
10:27 AM → 4:01 PM
5h 34m • 3 changes
12:27 PM → 6:02 PM
5h 35m • 3 changes
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Frequently asked questions

Want to know about travelling from Plymouth 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.