4.9
4.6The cheapest and fastest trains from London to Poole
Cheapest price
€47
Average price
€65
Fastest journey
2 h 2 m
Average duration
2 h 8 m
Trains per day
6
Distance
157 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from London to Poole is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.
The average ticket from London to Poole will cost around €65 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only €47.
Of the 6 trains that leave London for Poole on Thu, Dec 04, 6 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
On Thu, Dec 04 the direct trains cover the 157 km distance in an average of 2 h 8 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 2 h 2 m .
On Thu, Dec 04 the slowest trains will take 2 h 11 m and usually involve a change or two along the way, but you might be able to save a few pennies if you’re on a budget.
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Travel Information
Compare train and bus for London to Poole
Omio recommends booking the bus as it is the most popular option from London to Poole among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from €6. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 2h 20m. In case you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint the train is your best bet as it emits only 0.0 - 0.1kg. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of €6, and a train costs an average of €20.
Distance: 157 km
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| Train | Most popular Bus |
|---|---|
€51 Average price | €11 Average price Cheapest |
2h 50m Average total duration Fastest 2h 20m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 3h 41m Average total duration 3h 11m Onboard + 30m Additional time* |
0.0 - 0.1kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.2 - 0.4kg CO2 emissions |
Most popular train company |  Most popular bus company |
Direct Options | Direct Options |
Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
Live departures
London to Poole train times
The table below shows live departures for London to Poole trains for today, Wednesday, December 3. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| L48296 | On time 8:05 AM London Waterloo (WAT) | 2h11 | 10:16 AM Poole station (POO) | 0 transfersDirect | |
| L48162 | On time 8:35 AM London Waterloo (WAT) | 2h03 | 10:38 AM Poole station (POO) | 0 transfersDirect | |
| L48304 | On time 9:05 AM London Waterloo (WAT) | 2h11 | 11:16 AM Poole station (POO) | 0 transfersDirect | |
| L48304_L52708 | 9:05 AM London Waterloo (WAT) | 2h17 | 11:22 AM Poole station (POO) | 0 transfersDirect | |
| L48170 | On time 9:35 AM London Waterloo (WAT) | 2h02 | 11:37 AM Poole station (POO) | 0 transfersDirect | |
| L48316 | On time 10:05 AM London Waterloo (WAT) | 2h11 | 12:16 PM Poole station (POO) | 0 transfersDirect | |
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Journey information
Overview: Train from London to Poole
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Trains from London to Poole run on average 5 times per day, taking around 2h 20m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at €20 but you can travel from only €6 by bus.
There are 3 trains per day. The earliest train runs at 00:07, the last at 23:12. The fastest train covers the 157 km distance in 1h 57m.
Distance 157 km |
Average train duration 2h 20m |
Cheapest ticket price €20 |
Trains per day 5 |
Direct trains 3 |
Fastest train 1h 57m |
First train 00:07 |
Last train 23:12 |
Train companies: South Western Railway, CrossCountry from London to Poole trainsSouth Western Railway, CrossCountry trains will get you between London and Poole from €6. With over 1000 travel companies on Omio, you can find the best train times and tickets for your trip.
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CrossCountry
Trains from London to Poole
South West Trains provides regular direct rail connections from London to Poole. Weekday timetables begin with early morning departures. There are at least two services an hour for most of the day, with a final train leaving London at around 11:00 p.m. Most journeys take just over two hours, but slower connections take three hours and 15 minutes. Sunday schedules are slightly reduced. Trains from London to Poole depart from Waterloo Station, situated by the Thames on the southern edge of the city centre, arriving at Poole Station, north of the town centre.
FAQs: Trains from London to Poole
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from London to Poole by train. From journey times and ticket prices to direct connections, first and last departures, and even whether the route is scenic, our FAQs cover everything you need to plan your trip. Whether you’re looking for the fastest train, the cheapest option, or tips for making the most of your visit at Poole, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.
Passengers board the train most frequently from London Waterloo, which is located around 1.2 miles (2 km) away from the city centre, and they get off the train at Poole, located 0.7 miles (1.1 km) away from the city centre.
popular train stations
Popular train stations from London to Poole
WifiParkingDiningAccessibilityWCHotelLoungeLost and Found OfficeTicket OfficeBike ParkingBike RentalCar Rental
- Opening hours: Monday - Friday 06:15 - 20:05 Saturday 07:40 - 14:40 Sunday 09:00 - 17:00
- Car Park: No
- Staff help available: Yes
- Step free access coverage: No
- Step free access note: This is a Category C station: This station does not have step-free access. Assistance Meeting Point is the Ticket Office.
- Accessible ticket machines: There are accessible ticket machines at this station
- Accessible ticket machines note: All Southern ticket machines are able to sell tickets with Disabled Persons Railcard discounts. Ticket machines are of an accessible design, however their location and the station itself may not be so please check the station access note for further details
- Accessible toilets: No
- Ramp for train access: Yes
- Wheelchairs available: No
- Impaired mobility set down / pick up points available: No
- National key toilets: No
- Baby changing facilities: No
- Waiting rooms location: There are heated waiting areas on platform 2
- Storage location: Cycle hub
- Storage CCTV: Yes
ParkingDiningAccessibilityHotelTicket OfficeBike ParkingBike RentalCar RentalInformation Desk- Opening hours: Monday - Friday 07:30 - 10:00
- Car Park: No
- Staff help available: Yes
- Step free access coverage: Yes
- Step free access note: Accessibility category B2. Step free access to footbridge and lifts to platforms. There is a long path sloping up from the ticket office to the footbridge and lifts.
- Accessible taxis: contact taxi operator directly
- Accessible ticket machines: There are accessible ticket machines at this station
- Accessible ticket machines note: The Ticket machine is accessible to wheelchair users
- Ramp for train access: Yes
- Wheelchairs available: Yes
- Impaired mobility set down / pick up points available: No
- Storage sheltered: No
- Storage CCTV: Yes
- Information available from staff: Yes - from information point
- Helpline Contact: 0343 222 1234
- Passenger Information Systems: Announcements, Arrival screens
- Location for Rail Replacement Services: Rail replacement buses do not serve Caledonian Road & Barnsbury. For eastbound buses towards Stratford, please take the rail replacement bus from Stop B at Highbury & Islington station in Holloway Road, For westbound buses towards Gospel Oak/Hampstead Heath, please take the rail replacement bus from Stop A at Highbury & Islington station in Holloway Road
- Metro: Caledonian Road underground station is a 10 minute walk. Exit station into Caledonian Road and turn right under railway bridge. Underground station is on the left hand side beyond Market Road.
WifiShoppingParkingDiningAccessibilityHotelTicket OfficeBike ParkingBike RentalInformation Desk- Opening hours: Monday - Friday 06:30 - 10:0015:00 - 19:00 Saturday 10:45 - 14:15
- Type of shops available: High street shops
- Car Park: No
- Staff help available: Yes
- Step free access coverage: Yes
- Step free access note: Accessibility category A. This station has lift access to both platforms
- Accessible taxis: contact taxi operator directly
- Accessible ticket machines: There are accessible ticket machines at this station
- Ramp for train access: Yes
- Wheelchairs available: Yes
- Impaired mobility set down / pick up points available: No
- Information available from staff: Yes - from information point
- Helpline Contact: 0343 222 1234
- Passenger Information Systems: Departure screens, Announcements
- Location for Rail Replacement Services: Use Bus stop G in Camden Road for eastbound services to Stratford Use Bus stop B in Royal College Street for westbound services to Richmond
- Metro: Camden Town London Underground station (Northern line) is approximately 4 minutes' walk away
WifiParkingLoungeLost and Found OfficeTicket OfficeBike Parking- Opening hours: Monday - Friday 06:35 - 10:00 Saturday Closed Sunday Closed
- Car Park: Station Car Park
- Storage sheltered: No
- Storage CCTV: Yes
- Location for Rail Replacement Services: To Bournemouth: Station Road opposite The Avocet pub To Poole: Station Road outside The Avocet pub
WifiParkingDiningATMTaxisAccessibilityWCHotelLost and Found OfficeTicket OfficeBike ParkingBike Rental- Opening hours: Monday - Friday 05:55 - 19:00 Saturday 07:00 - 18:00 Sunday 09:00 - 19:00
- Car Park: Station Car Park
- Staff help available: Yes
- Step free access coverage: Yes
- Step free access note: Step-free category B Station - There is level access to both sides of the station by ramps. Interchange between platforms is via a ramped underpass at the London end of the platforms. Please be aware that this station has no tactile paving on the platform edge.
- Accessible ticket machines: There are accessible ticket machines at this station
- Accessible ticket machines note: All South Western Railway ticket machines are able to sell tickets with Disabled Persons Railcard discounts. All machines are accessible, however the station may not be so please check the station access note for further details
- Accessible toilets: Yes
- Ramp for train access: Yes
- Wheelchairs available: Yes
- Impaired mobility set down / pick up points available: No
- Toilets Location: The toilets are located in the Booking Hall and in the Waiting Room on Platform 1. The National key toilets are located in the Main Booking Hall; these toilets are operated by a radar key. A radar key is available from station staff upon request. A 'National Key Scheme' key [RADAR] can be purchased by contacting the following. Address: 12 City Forum, 250 City Road, London, EC1V 8AF. Tel: 020 7250 3222. Minicom: 020 7250 4119. Fax: 020 7250 0212. Email: [email protected]
- National key toilets: Yes
- Baby changing facilities: No
- Storage sheltered: Yes
- Storage CCTV: No
- Location for Rail Replacement Services: Station forecourt, off Serpentine Road
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