The average train between Poole and Portsmouth takes 1h 55m and the fastest train takes 1h 38m. There is a train service every few hours from Poole to Portsmouth. 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 Portsmouth. 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 Portsmouth at 11:48 PM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 1h 55m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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No, there is no direct train from Poole to Portsmouth. However, there are services departing from Poole station and arriving at Portsmouth station via Southampton Central. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 55m.
Poole to Portsmouth train services, operated by South Western Railway, depart from Poole station.
Poole to Portsmouth train services, operated by South Western Railway, arrive at Portsmouth & Southsea station.
Book your Poole to Portsmouth train tickets online with South Western Railway and Great Western Railway (GWR).
The distance between Poole and Portsmouth is 63.5 km. The road distance is 95 km.
You can take a train from Poole to Portsmouth & Southsea via Southampton Central in around 1h 54m.