The average train between Poole and Leicester takes 4h 16m and the fastest train takes 3h 37m. There is an hourly train service from Poole to Leicester. 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 Leicester. The earliest departure is at 4:57 AM at night, and the last departure from Poole is at 9:52 PM which arrives into Leicester at 10:24 AM. All services require a transfer at London Waterloo Station and take an average of 4h 16m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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4h 38m • 2 changesWant to know about travelling from Poole to Leicester? 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 Leicester. However, there are services departing from Poole station and arriving at Leicester station via London Waterloo station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 16m.
Poole to Leicester train services, operated by South Western Railway, depart from Poole station.
Poole to Leicester train services, operated by East Midlands Railways, arrive at Leicester station.
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The distance between Poole and Leicester is 221.9 km. The road distance is 273 km.
You can take a train from Poole to Leicester via London Waterloo Station, Waterloo station, Euston station, and London St Pancras Intl in around 3h 47m.