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The average train between Poole and Essex takes 4h 3m and the fastest train takes 3h 24m. There is a train service every few hours from Poole to Essex. 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 3m
Duration
159 mi
Distance
£75
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 White Notleytrain train London Liverpool Street - Braintree
4h 10m
£65–119

Poole to Essex train times

Trains run hourly between Poole and Essex. The earliest departure is at 4:57 AM at night, and the last departure from Poole is at 9:50 PM which arrives into Essex at 7:10 AM. All services require a transfer at London Waterloo Station and take an average of 4h 3m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Friday, October 9, 2026

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    South Western RailwayLondon Underground (Tube)Greater Anglia10h 48m • 2 changes

Departing Saturday, October 10, 2026

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    South Western RailwayLondon Underground (Tube)Greater Anglia4h 16m • 2 changes

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    South Western RailwayLondon Underground (Tube)Greater Anglia3h 40m • 2 changes

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    South Western RailwayLondon Underground (Tube)Greater Anglia3h 35m • 2 changes

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    South Western RailwayLondon Underground (Tube)Greater Anglia3h 33m • 2 changes
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Departing Sunday, October 11, 2026

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    South Western RailwayLondon Underground (Tube)Greater Anglia9h 20m • 2 changes

Departing Monday, October 12, 2026

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    South Western RailwayLondon Underground (Tube)Greater Anglia3h 44m • 2 changes

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    South Western RailwayLondon Underground (Tube)Greater Anglia3h 48m • 2 changes

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    South Western RailwayLondon Underground (Tube)Greater Anglia3h 53m • 2 changes

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    South Western RailwayLondon Underground (Tube)Greater Anglia3h 40m • 2 changes
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Departing Tuesday, October 13, 2026

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    South Western RailwayLondon Underground (Tube)Greater Anglia3h 44m • 2 changes

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    South Western RailwayLondon Underground (Tube)Greater Anglia3h 48m • 2 changes

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    South Western RailwayLondon Underground (Tube)Greater Anglia3h 53m • 2 changes

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    South Western RailwayLondon Underground (Tube)Greater Anglia3h 40m • 2 changes
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Departing Wednesday, October 14, 2026

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    South Western RailwayLondon Underground (Tube)Greater Anglia3h 44m • 2 changes

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    South Western RailwayLondon Underground (Tube)Greater Anglia3h 48m • 2 changes

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    South Western RailwayLondon Underground (Tube)Greater Anglia3h 53m • 2 changes

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    South Western RailwayLondon Underground (Tube)Greater Anglia3h 40m • 2 changes

Frequently asked questions

Want to know about travelling from Poole to Essex? 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.

Map of how to get from Poole to Essex.ExpandLaunch map view
  • Distance: 159.3 mi
  • Duration: 4h 3m

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

You can take a train from Poole to White Notley via London Waterloo Station, Waterloo station, Stratford station, and Stratford (London) in around 4h 10m.

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