The average train between Poole and Watford takes 3h 1m and the fastest train takes 2h 44m. There is an hourly train service from Poole to Watford. 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 Watford. The earliest departure is at 4:57 AM at night, and the last departure from Poole is at 8:52 PM which arrives into Watford at 12:11 AM. All services require a transfer at London Waterloo Station and take an average of 3h 1m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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3h 24m • 2 changesWant to know about travelling from Poole to Watford? 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 Watford. However, there are services departing from Poole station and arriving at Watford station via London Waterloo. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 1m.
Poole to Watford train services, operated by South Western Railway, depart from Poole station.
Poole to Watford train services, operated by South Western Railway, arrive at London Waterloo station.
Book your Poole to Watford train tickets online with South Western Railway, London Underground (Tube) and 3 other operators.
The distance between Poole and Watford is 152.3 km. The road distance is 213 km.
South Western Railway operates a train from Poole to London Waterloo hourly. Tickets cost £45–100 and the journey takes 2h 10m.