The cheapest and fastest trains from Portsmouth to Poole
Cheapest price
€16
Average price
€16
Fastest journey
1 h 51 m
Average duration
1 h 51 m
Trains per day
2
Distance
64 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Portsmouth to Poole is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Portsmouth to Poole will cost around €16 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only €16.
Of the 2 trains that leave Portsmouth for Poole on Fri, May 15, 2 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
On Fri, May 15 the direct trains cover the 64 km distance in an average of 1 h 51 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 1 h 51 m .
On Fri, May 15 the slowest trains will take 1 h 51 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.
7:46 AM1h51Portsmouth9:37 AMPoole€161One-way0 transfers
8:46 AM1h51Portsmouth10:37 AMPoole€161One-way0 transfers
8:46 AM1h51Portsmouth10:37 AMPoole€161One-way0 transfers
7:46 AM1h51Portsmouth9:37 AMPoole€161One-way0 transfers
Travel Information
Compare bus and train for Portsmouth to Poole
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Portsmouth to Poole among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the train with prices starting from €10. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 1h 42m. 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 train costs an average of €10, and a bus costs an average of €25.
Distance: 64 km
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2h 12m Average total duration Fastest 1h 42m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 2h 55m Average total duration 2h 25m Onboard + 30m Additional time* |
0.0 - 0.1kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.1 - 0.2kg CO2 emissions |
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Live departures
Portsmouth to Poole train times
The table below shows live departures for Portsmouth to Poole trains for today, Thursday, May 14. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
L73580 · P61514 | On time 8:00 AM Portsmouth & Southsea (PMS) | 1h43 | 9:43 AM Poole station (POO) | 1 transfer | |
P22724+ P61461 | On time 8:27 AM Portsmouth & Southsea (PMS) | 1h48 | 10:15 AM Poole station (POO) | 1 transfer | |
L74348 · P61394 | On time 8:46 AM Portsmouth & Southsea (PMS) | 1h51 | 10:37 AM Poole station (POO) | 1 transfer | |
P22726+ L73756 | On time 9:27 AM Portsmouth & Southsea (PMS) | 1h48 | 11:15 AM Poole station (POO) | 1 transfer | |
L74354 · P61398 | On time 9:46 AM Portsmouth & Southsea (PMS) | 1h50 | 11:36 AM Poole station (POO) | 1 transfer | |
P22728+ L73762 | On time 10:27 AM Portsmouth & Southsea (PMS) | 1h48 | 12:15 PM Poole station (POO) | 1 transfer | |
L74360 · P61403 | On time 10:46 AM Portsmouth & Southsea (PMS) | 1h50 | 12:36 PM Poole station (POO) | 1 transfer | |
P22730+ P61470 | On time 11:27 AM Portsmouth & Southsea (PMS) | 1h48 | 1:15 PM Poole station (POO) | 1 transfer | |
L74366 · P61407 | On time 11:46 AM Portsmouth & Southsea (PMS) | 1h51 | 1:37 PM Poole station (POO) | 1 transfer | |
P22732+ P61475 | On time 12:27 PM Portsmouth & Southsea (PMS) | 1h48 | 2:15 PM Poole station (POO) | 1 transfer | |
L74372 · P61412 | On time 12:46 PM Portsmouth & Southsea (PMS) | 1h51 | 2:37 PM Poole station (POO) | 1 transfer | |
P22734+ P61478 | On time 1:27 PM Portsmouth & Southsea (PMS) | 1h48 | 3:15 PM Poole station (POO) | 1 transfer | |
L74378 · P61416 | On time 1:46 PM Portsmouth & Southsea (PMS) | 1h50 | 3:36 PM Poole station (POO) | 1 transfer | |
P22736+ P61483 | On time 2:27 PM Portsmouth & Southsea (PMS) | 1h48 | 4:15 PM Poole station (POO) | 1 transfer | |
L74384 · P61422 | On time 2:46 PM Portsmouth & Southsea (PMS) | 1h50 | 4:36 PM Poole station (POO) | 1 transfer | |
P22738+ P61486 | 3:27 PM Portsmouth & Southsea (PMS) | 1h49 | 5:16 PM Poole station (POO) | 1 transfer | |
L74390 · P61427 | 3:46 PM Portsmouth & Southsea (PMS) | 1h53 | 5:39 PM Poole station (POO) | 1 transfer | |
P22740+ L73792 | 4:29 PM Portsmouth & Southsea (PMS) | 1h40 | 6:09 PM Poole station (POO) | 1 transfer | |
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Journey information
Overview: Train from Portsmouth to Poole
Trains from Portsmouth to Poole run on average 8 times per day, taking around 1h 42m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at €10 if you book in advance.
The earliest train runs at 04:16, the last at 22:54. The fastest train covers the 64 km distance in 1h 42m.
Distance 64 km |
Average train duration 1h 42m |
Cheapest ticket price €10 |
Trains per day 8 |
Fastest train 1h 42m |
First train 4:16 AM |
Last train 10:54 PM |
Cheapest Month Aug |
Cheapest Day Sun |
High Season Apr - Jun |
Low Season Oct - Dec |
Busiest Day Mon |
Least Busy Day Thu |
Best time to book 2 days |
Train companies: South Western Railway, Great Western Railway (GWR) from Portsmouth to Poole trainsSouth Western Railway, Great Western Railway (GWR) trains will get you between Portsmouth and Poole from €10. With over 1000 travel companies on Omio, you can find the best train times and tickets for your trip.
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FAQs: Trains from Portsmouth to Poole
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Portsmouth 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.

popular train stations
Popular train stations from Portsmouth to Poole
- Opening hours: Monday - Friday 05:40 - 20:30 Saturday 05:40 - 20:30 Sunday 06:40 - 20:40
- Car Park: Station Car Park
- Staff help available: Yes
- Step free access coverage: Yes
- Step free access note: Step-free category A Station - This station has step-free access to all platforms. Please be aware that some platforms at this station have no or only partial 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 Lower Concourse, next to the gateline. The National key toilets are located in the Lower Concourse; 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 location: Concourse and car park
- Storage CCTV: Yes
- Location for Rail Replacement Services: Station Street bus stop at side of Railway Station near Matalan car park.
- Opening hours: Monday - Friday 05:50 - 19:00 Saturday 06:30 - 19:00 Sunday 08:00 - 19:00
- Car Park: No
- Staff help available: Yes
- Step free access coverage: Yes
- Step free access note: Step-free category B Station - Steps or 20m ramp (approx. 1:11 gradient) to main entrance, or steps to side entrance. 32m ramp (gradient up to 1:8) from Wightlink IoW ferry terminal. Level access to all platforms. Stepped footbridge between platforms is also available. 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 on Platform 1. The National key toilets are located on Platform 1; these toilets are operated by a radar key.
- National key toilets: Yes
- National key toilets location: The National key toilets are located on Platform 1; these toilets are operated by a radar key.
- Baby changing facilities: No
- Storage sheltered: No
- Storage location: Platform 1 and outside booking hall
- Storage CCTV: Yes
- Location for Rail Replacement Services: Hard Interchange Stands G, H or J
- Opening hours: Monday - Friday 05:55 - 19:40 Saturday 05:55 - 19:40 Sunday 09:10 - 18:40
- Car Park: Station Car Park
- Staff help available: Yes
- Step free access coverage: Yes
- Step free access note: Step-free category A Station - This station has step-free access to all platforms
- 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 on Platform 1. The National key toilets are located in the Booking Hall on Platform 1; these toilets are operated by a radar key.
- National key toilets: Yes
- Baby changing facilities: No
- Storage sheltered: Yes
- Storage location: Platform 1
- Storage CCTV: No
- Information available from staff: Yes - from help point
- Helpline Contact: 0800 5282100
- Location for Rail Replacement Services: Goldsmith Avenue (for buses in both directions). Goldsmith Avenue is located on the opposite side of the footbridge from the main entrance/taxi rank/Railway club.
- 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
- 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
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