Poole to Plymouth Trains

Trip Overview

The average train between Poole and Plymouth takes 6h 8m and the fastest train takes 4h 18m. The train service runs several times per day from Poole to Plymouth. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.

6h 8m
Duration: 173 mi
Distance: £85
Average price: Every 4 hours
Frequency

Train

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Take the train from Poole to Upweytrain
Take the train from Upwey to Castle Carytrain
Take the train from Castle Cary to Exeter St Davidstrain
Take the train from Exeter St Davids to Plymouthtrain

5h 44m

£67–133

Poole to Plymouth train times

Trains run every 4 hours between Poole and Plymouth. The earliest departure is at 12:06 AM at night, and the last departure from Poole is at 11:41 PM which arrives into Plymouth at 10:47 AM. All services require a transfer at Upwey and take an average of 6h 8m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Wednesday, November 4, 2026

8:17 AM → 1:04 PM
4h 47m • 3 changes
10:21 AM → 4:13 PM
5h 52m • 3 changes
12:21 PM → 6:18 PM
5h 57m • 3 changes
2:21 PM → 7:21 PM
5h • 3 changes
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Departing Thursday, November 5, 2026

8:17 AM → 1:04 PM
4h 47m • 3 changes
10:21 AM → 4:13 PM
5h 52m • 3 changes
12:21 PM → 6:18 PM
5h 57m • 3 changes
2:21 PM → 7:21 PM
5h • 3 changes
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Departing Friday, November 6, 2026

8:17 AM → 1:04 PM
4h 47m • 3 changes
10:21 AM → 4:13 PM
5h 52m • 3 changes
12:21 PM → 6:18 PM
5h 57m • 3 changes
2:21 PM → 7:21 PM
5h • 3 changes
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Departing Saturday, November 7, 2026

6:19 AM → 12:16 PM
5h 57m • 3 changes
8:23 AM → 2:12 PM
5h 49m • 3 changes
10:18 AM → 4:13 PM
5h 54m • 3 changes
12:18 PM → 6:13 PM
5h 54m • 3 changes
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Departing Sunday, November 8, 2026

9:52 AM → 2:11 PM
4h 18m • 3 changes
1:06 PM → 6:49 PM
5h 42m • 3 changes
3:06 PM → 8:13 PM
5h 6m • 3 changes
7:06 PM → 11:44 PM
4h 37m • 3 changes

Departing Monday, November 9, 2026

12:06 AM → 10:47 AM
10h 40m • 3 changes
8:17 AM → 1:04 PM
4h 47m • 3 changes
10:21 AM → 4:13 PM
5h 52m • 3 changes
12:21 PM → 6:18 PM
5h 57m • 3 changes
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Departing Tuesday, November 10, 2026

8:17 AM → 1:04 PM
4h 47m • 3 changes
10:21 AM → 4:13 PM
5h 52m • 3 changes
12:21 PM → 6:18 PM
5h 57m • 3 changes
2:21 PM → 7:21 PM
5h • 3 changes
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Frequently asked questions

Want to know about travelling from Poole to Plymouth? 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.