The average train between Poole and Newbury takes 2h 47m and the fastest train takes 2h 30m. There is a train service every few hours from Poole to Newbury. 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 Newbury. The earliest departure is at 5:25 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Poole is at 7:06 PM which arrives into Newbury at 9:43 PM. All services require a transfer at Bournemouth and take an average of 2h 47m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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2h 46m • 2 changesWant to know about travelling from Poole to Newbury? 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 Newbury. However, there are services departing from Poole station and arriving at Newbury station via Reading. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 47m.
Poole to Newbury train services, operated by South Western Railway, depart from Bournemouth station.
Poole to Newbury train services, operated by South Western Railway, arrive at Newbury station.
Book your Poole to Newbury train tickets online with South Western Railway, Cross Country and Great Western Railway (GWR).
The distance between Poole and Newbury is 89.2 km. The road distance is 158 km.
You can take a train from Poole to Newbury via Bournemouth and Reading in around 3h 10m.