The average train between Plymouth and Poole takes 5h 7m and the fastest train takes 3h 59m. 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.
Trains run 5 times a day between Plymouth and Poole. The earliest departure is at 4:54 AM at night, and the last departure from Plymouth is at 7:50 PM which arrives into Poole at 6:32 AM. All services require a transfer at Castle Cary and take an average of 5h 7m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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No, there is no direct train from Plymouth to Poole. However, there are services departing from Plymouth station and arriving at Poole station via Castle Cary. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 7m.
Plymouth to Poole train services, operated by Great Western Railway (GWR), depart from Plymouth station.
Plymouth to Poole train services, operated by Great Western Railway (GWR), arrive at Poole station.
Book your Plymouth to Poole train tickets online with Great Western Railway (GWR) and South Western Railway.
The distance between Plymouth and Poole is 157.2 km. The road distance is 278 km.
You can take a train from Plymouth to Poole via Castle Cary and Upwey in around 5h 5m.