The average train between Poole and Central London takes 3h 11m and the fastest train takes 2h 41m. There is an hourly train service from Poole to Central London. 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 Poole and Central London. The earliest departure is at 4:57 AM at night, and the last departure from Poole is at 9:52 PM which arrives into Central London at 9:17 AM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 3h 11m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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3h 34m • 1 changeWant to know about travelling from Poole to Central London? 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.
No, there is no direct train from Poole to Central London. However, there are services departing from Poole station and arriving at Central London station via London Waterloo. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 11m.
Poole to Central London train services, operated by South Western Railway, depart from Poole station.
Poole to Central London train services, operated by South Western Railway, arrive at London Waterloo station.
Book your Poole to Central London train tickets online with South Western Railway.
The distance between Poole and Central London is 145.5 km. The road distance is 199 km.
South Western Railway operates a train from Poole to London Waterloo hourly. Tickets cost £40–90 and the journey takes 2h 7m.