The average train between Portsmouth and Poole takes 1h 49m and the fastest train takes 1h 32m. There is an hourly train service from Portsmouth to Poole. 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 Portsmouth and Poole. The earliest departure is at 5:13 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Portsmouth is at 10:46 PM which arrives into Poole at 12:36 AM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 1h 49m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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No, there is no direct train from Portsmouth to Poole. However, there are services departing from Portsmouth station and arriving at Poole station via Southampton Central. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 49m.
Portsmouth to Poole train services, operated by Great Western Railway (GWR), depart from Portsmouth & Southsea station.
Portsmouth to Poole train services, operated by Great Western Railway (GWR), arrive at Poole station.
Book your Portsmouth to Poole train tickets online with Great Western Railway (GWR) and South Western Railway.
The distance between Portsmouth and Poole is 63.5 km. The road distance is 95 km.
You can take a train from Portsmouth & Southsea to Poole via Southampton Central in around 1h 48m.