The average train between Poole and Plymouth takes 5h 17m and the fastest train takes 4h 24m. 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.
Trains run 4 times a day between Poole and Plymouth. The earliest departure is at 6:24 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Poole is at 8:08 PM which arrives into Plymouth at 12:32 AM. All services require a transfer at Upwey and take an average of 5h 17m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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No, there is no direct train from Poole to Plymouth. However, there are services departing from Poole station and arriving at Plymouth station via Upwey. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 17m.
Poole to Plymouth train services, operated by South Western Railway, depart from Poole station.
Poole to Plymouth train services, operated by South Western Railway, arrive at Plymouth station.
Book your Poole to Plymouth train tickets online with South Western Railway and Great Western Railway (GWR).
The distance between Poole and Plymouth is 157.2 km. The road distance is 278 km.
You can take a train from Poole to Plymouth via Upwey and Castle Cary in around 5h 38m.