The average train between Poole and Rye takes 4h 27m and the fastest train takes 3h 38m. There is a train service every few hours from Poole to Rye. 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 Rye. The earliest departure is at 5:55 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Poole is at 9:54 PM which arrives into Rye at 9:46 AM. All services require a transfer at London Waterloo Station and take an average of 4h 27m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.



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Want to know about travelling from Poole to Rye? 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 Rye. However, there are services departing from Poole station and arriving at Rye station via London Waterloo. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 27m.
Poole to Rye train services, operated by South Western Railway, depart from Poole station.
Poole to Rye train services, operated by South Western Railway, arrive at Ashford International station.
Book your Poole to Rye train tickets online with South Western Railway, London Underground (Tube) and 2 other operators.
The distance between Poole and Rye is 192.6 km. The road distance is 301 km.
You can take a train from Poole to Rye via London Waterloo Station, Waterloo station, Euston station, London St Pancras Intl, and Ashford International in around 4h 30m.