Train from London to Poole: Tickets & Timetables

Next train departures

Next departures from London to Poole on 12 December
Operated byVehicle typeDeparture timeDeparture locationTrip durationArrival timeArrival locationRecommendedPrice and booking link
South Western RailwayTrain
Waterloo
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South Western RailwayTrain
Clapham Junction
BranksomeFastest
South Western RailwayTrain
Waterloo
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South Western RailwayTrain
Waterloo
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South Western RailwayTrain
Waterloo
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Compare 3 ways to travel from London to Poole

We recommend carpooling

Among the sustainable travel choices, the carpool stands out as a good way to reach Poole. The journey takes about 1 hour 50 minutes and with fares starting at just R 268, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

1carpool per day
1h 50mAverage duration
157 kmDistance
7kgCO₂ emissions
Average priceR 154 - R 1 370Average duration3h 30m
4kg CO₂e
Average priceR 321 - R 3 304Average duration2h 10m
4kg CO₂e
Carpool
Average priceR 268 - R 268Average duration1h 50m
7kg CO₂e

Frequently asked questions about travelling from London to Poole by train

Please note that timetables, routes, or operator details shown here may be updated or differ at the time of your trip.

  1. How much is the train ticket from London to Poole?

    The cheapest train tickets from London to Poole start from R 321. The average price for this train route is around R 1 218. Busbud recommends booking your tickets in advance for a better chance to secure the lowest possible price.

  2. How long is the train journey from London to Poole?

    The average train journey time from London to Poole is 2h 10m, covering a distance of 152 km. The quickest train can get you there in 1h 50m and is operated by South Western Railway.

  3. Which train operators serve the London to Poole route?

    Several major train operators run on this route, with 44 trains available per day.

  4. What are the earliest and latest departure times for the train from London to Poole?

    The earliest train from London to Poole departs at 07:03. And the latest train departs at 23:44.

Find cheapest prices for trains

Price is for a one-way ticket for one passenger and based on past searches.

Best price found
09/12
R 1 922
10/12
R 877
Today
R 1 005
12/12
R 687
13/12
R 685
14/12
No data
15/12
R 379
16/12
R 452
busbud logoThe cheapest trip from London to Poole was searched and found on 15 Dec 2025 with a price of R 379

To save money and be sure you have the best seat, it's a good idea to buy your train tickets from London to Poole as early as possible.

You can expect to pay from R 379 to R 3 170 for a train ticket from London to Poole based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at R 379, which is on 2025-12-15.

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