The average train between Poole and Central London takes 2h 50m and the fastest train takes 2h 30m. There is a train service every few hours 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 5:00 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Poole is at 9:54 PM which arrives into Central London at 8:18 AM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 2h 50m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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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 Clapham Junction. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 50m.
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 Clapham Junction station.
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The distance between Poole and Central London is 145.5 km. The road distance is 187 km.
South Western Railway operates a train from Poole to Clapham Junction hourly. Tickets cost £45–100 and the journey takes 2h 7m.