Plymouth to Poole Trains

Plymouth to Poole trains

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Trip Overview

The average train between Plymouth and Poole takes 5h 45m and the fastest train takes 4h 19m. 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.

5h 45m
Duration: 173 mi
Distance: £86
Average price: Every 4 hours
Frequency

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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

£67–133

Plymouth to Poole train times

Trains run every 4 hours between Plymouth and Poole. The earliest departure is at 4:42 AM at night, 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 5h 45m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Thursday, October 8, 2026

2:27 PM → 8:00 PM
5h 33m • 3 changes
3:27 PM → 8:49 PM
5h 22m • 3 changes
4:27 PM → 9:41 PM
5h 14m • 3 changes
6:48 PM → 11:53 PM
5h 5m • 3 changes
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Departing Friday, October 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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Departing Saturday, October 10, 2026

6:54 AM → 12:01 PM
5h 7m • 3 changes
8:48 AM → 2:01 PM
5h 13m • 3 changes
10:50 AM → 4:01 PM
5h 11m • 3 changes
12:50 PM → 6:01 PM
5h 11m • 3 changes
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Departing Sunday, October 11, 2026

10:05 AM → 2:25 PM
4h 19m • 3 changes
12:00 PM → 4:25 PM
4h 25m • 3 changes
4:27 PM → 9:42 PM
5h 15m • 3 changes
6:27 PM → 6:33 AM
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12h 6m • 3 changes

Departing Monday, October 12, 2026

4:42 AM → 9:06 AM
4h 24m • 3 changes
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
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Departing Tuesday, October 13, 2026

4:42 AM → 9:06 AM
4h 24m • 3 changes
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
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Departing Wednesday, October 14, 2026

4:42 AM → 9:06 AM
4h 24m • 3 changes
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
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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.

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Plymouth to Poole train times

Departing Thursday, October 8, 2026

2:27 PM → 8:00 PM

3:27 PM → 8:49 PM

4:27 PM → 9:41 PM

6:48 PM → 11:53 PM

Departing Friday, October 9, 2026

6:20 AM → 12:01 PM

8:35 AM → 2:02 PM

10:27 AM → 4:01 PM

12:27 PM → 6:02 PM

Departing Saturday, October 10, 2026

6:54 AM → 12:01 PM

8:48 AM → 2:01 PM

10:50 AM → 4:01 PM

12:50 PM → 6:01 PM

Departing Sunday, October 11, 2026

10:05 AM → 2:25 PM

12:00 PM → 4:25 PM

4:27 PM → 9:42 PM

6:27 PM → 6:33 AMArrives next day

Departing Monday, October 12, 2026

4:42 AM → 9:06 AM

6:20 AM → 12:01 PM

8:35 AM → 2:02 PM

10:27 AM → 4:01 PM

Departing Tuesday, October 13, 2026

4:42 AM → 9:06 AM

6:20 AM → 12:01 PM

8:35 AM → 2:02 PM

10:27 AM → 4:01 PM

Departing Wednesday, October 14, 2026

4:42 AM → 9:06 AM

6:20 AM → 12:01 PM

8:35 AM → 2:02 PM

10:27 AM → 4:01 PM

Frequently asked questions

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

Train from Plymouth to Exeter St Davids

Train from Exeter St Davids to Castle Cary

Train from Castle Cary to Upwey

Train trips from Plymouth

Train trips to Poole

Alternative transport options

6:27 PM → 6:33 AM
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