The average train between Poole and Stafford takes 4h 26m and the fastest train takes 4h 20m. There is a train service every few hours from Poole to Stafford. 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 Stafford. The earliest departure is at 5:55 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Poole is at 6:07 PM which arrives into Stafford at 10:32 PM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 4h 26m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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No, there is no direct train from Poole to Stafford. However, there are services departing from Poole station and arriving at Stafford station via Stafford. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 26m.
Poole to Stafford train services, operated by South Western Railway, depart from Bournemouth station.
Poole to Stafford train services, operated by South Western Railway, arrive at Stafford station.
Book your Poole to Stafford train tickets online with South Western Railway and Cross Country.
The distance between Poole and Stafford is 232.7 km. The road distance is 333 km.
Cross Country operates a train from Bournemouth to Stafford every 2 hours. Tickets cost £110–160 and the journey takes 3h 46m.