The average train between Poole and Harpenden takes 3h 17m and the fastest train takes 2h 55m. The train runs at least 2 times per hour from Poole to Harpenden. 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 every 30 minutes between Poole and Harpenden. The earliest departure is at 4:57 AM at night, and the last departure from Poole is at 8:52 PM which arrives into Harpenden at 12:23 AM. All services require a transfer at London Waterloo Station and take an average of 3h 17m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.
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No, there is no direct train from Poole to Harpenden. However, there are services departing from Poole station and arriving at Harpenden station via London Waterloo. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 17m.
Poole to Harpenden train services, operated by South Western Railway, depart from Poole station.
Poole to Harpenden train services, operated by South Western Railway, arrive at London Waterloo station.
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The distance between Poole and Harpenden is 166.9 km. The road distance is 225 km.
South Western Railway operates a train from Poole to London Waterloo hourly. Tickets cost £40–90 and the journey takes 2h 10m.
