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The average train between Poole and Braintree takes 4h 13m and the fastest train takes 3h 33m. There is a train service every few hours from Poole to Braintree. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.

4h 13m
Duration
162 mi
Distance
£77
Average price
Hourly
Frequency

Train

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  1. Take the train from Poole to London Waterlootrain train Weymouth - London Waterloo / ...
  2. Take the train from Stratford (London) to Braintreetrain train London Liverpool Street - Braintree
4h 22m
£66–121

Poole to Braintree train times

Trains run hourly between Poole and Braintree. The earliest departure is at 4:57 AM at night, and the last departure from Poole is at 9:48 PM which arrives into Braintree at 7:20 AM. All services require a transfer at London Waterloo Station and take an average of 4h 13m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Sunday, October 18, 2026

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    South Western RailwayLondon Underground (Tube)Greater Anglia9h 31m • 2 changes

Departing Monday, October 19, 2026

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    South Western RailwayLondon Underground (Tube)Greater Anglia3h 54m • 2 changes

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    South Western RailwayLondon Underground (Tube)Greater Anglia3h 58m • 2 changes

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    South Western RailwayLondon Underground (Tube)Greater Anglia4h 3m • 2 changes

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    South Western RailwayLondon Underground (Tube)Greater Anglia3h 50m • 2 changes
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Departing Tuesday, October 20, 2026

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    South Western RailwayLondon Underground (Tube)Greater Anglia3h 54m • 2 changes

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    South Western RailwayLondon Underground (Tube)Greater Anglia3h 58m • 2 changes

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    South Western RailwayLondon Underground (Tube)Greater Anglia4h 3m • 2 changes

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    South Western RailwayLondon Underground (Tube)Greater Anglia3h 50m • 2 changes
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Departing Wednesday, October 21, 2026

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    South Western RailwayLondon Underground (Tube)Greater Anglia3h 54m • 2 changes

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    South Western RailwayLondon Underground (Tube)Greater Anglia3h 58m • 2 changes

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    South Western RailwayLondon Underground (Tube)Greater Anglia4h 3m • 2 changes

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    South Western RailwayLondon Underground (Tube)Greater Anglia3h 50m • 2 changes
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Departing Thursday, October 22, 2026

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    South Western RailwayLondon Underground (Tube)Greater Anglia3h 54m • 2 changes

Frequently asked questions

Want to know about travelling from Poole to Braintree? 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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  • Distance: 162.5 mi
  • Duration: 4h 13m

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

You can take a train from Poole to Braintree via London Waterloo Station, Waterloo station, Stratford station, and Stratford (London) in around 4h 22m.

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