The average train between Poole and Oxford takes 2h 57m and the fastest train takes 2h 30m. There is a train service every few hours from Poole to Oxford. 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 Oxford. The earliest departure is at 5:00 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Poole is at 9:44 PM which arrives into Oxford at 6:37 AM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 2h 57m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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No, there is no direct train from Poole to Oxford. However, there are services departing from Poole station and arriving at Oxford station via Winchester. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 57m.
Poole to Oxford train services, operated by South Western Railway, depart from Poole station.
Poole to Oxford train services, operated by South Western Railway, arrive at Oxford station.
Book your Poole to Oxford train tickets online with South Western Railway and Cross Country.
The distance between Poole and Oxford is 126.1 km. The road distance is 174 km.
You can take a train from Poole to Oxford via Winchester in around 3h 2m.