The average train between Poole and Stoke-on-Trent takes 4h 42m and the fastest train takes 4h 36m. There is a train service every few hours from Poole to Stoke-on-Trent. 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 Stoke-on-Trent. The earliest departure is at 5:28 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Poole is at 6:07 PM which arrives into Stoke-on-Trent at 10:49 PM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 4h 42m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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No, there is no direct train from Poole to Stoke-on-Trent. However, there are services departing from Poole station and arriving at Stoke-on-Trent station via Stoke-on-Trent. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 42m.
Poole to Stoke-on-Trent train services, operated by South Western Railway, depart from Bournemouth station.
Poole to Stoke-on-Trent train services, operated by South Western Railway, arrive at Stoke-on-Trent station.
Book your Poole to Stoke-on-Trent train tickets online with South Western Railway and Cross Country.
The distance between Poole and Stoke-on-Trent is 255 km. The road distance is 359 km.
Cross Country operates a train from Bournemouth to Stoke-on-Trent every 2 hours. Tickets cost £110–170 and the journey takes 4h 3m.