The average train between Preston and Poole takes 6h 58m and the fastest train takes 5h 52m. There is a train service every few hours from Preston 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 every 2 hours between Preston and Poole. The earliest departure is at 7:19 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Preston is at 9:18 PM which arrives into Poole at 10:38 AM. All services require a transfer at Stafford and take an average of 6h 58m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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6h 18m • 2 changesWant to know about travelling from Preston to Poole? 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 Preston to Poole. However, there are services departing from Preston station and arriving at Poole station via Stafford. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 58m.
Preston to Poole train services, operated by Avanti West Coast, depart from Preston station.
Preston to Poole train services, operated by Avanti West Coast, arrive at Bournemouth station.
Book your Preston to Poole train tickets online with Avanti West Coast, Cross Country and South Western Railway.
The distance between Preston and Poole is 342.5 km. The road distance is 454 km.
You can take a train from Preston to Poole via Stafford and Bournemouth in around 6h 25m.