The average train between Poole and Essex takes 4h 2m and the fastest train takes 3h 22m. 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.
Trains run hourly between Poole and Essex. The earliest departure is at 5:00 AM in the morning, 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 2m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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No, there is no direct train from Poole to Essex. However, there are services departing from Poole station and arriving at Essex station via London Waterloo. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 2m.
Poole to Essex train services, operated by South Western Railway, depart from Poole station.
Poole to Essex train services, operated by South Western Railway, arrive at White Notley station.
Book your Poole to Essex train tickets online with South Western Railway, London Underground (Tube) and Greater Anglia.
The distance between Poole and Essex is 217.7 km. The road distance is 256 km.
You can take a train from Poole to White Notley via London Waterloo Station, Waterloo station, Stratford station, and Stratford (London) in around 4h 8m.