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How to get from Portsmouth to Poole by train?

By train

To get from Portsmouth to Poole in Poole, take the GREAT WESTERN RAILWAY train from Fratton station to Southampton Central station. Next, take the SOUTH WESTERN RAILWAY train from Southampton Central station to Poole station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 1 hr 33 min.

93min
Train - GREAT WESTERN RAILWAY
Train - SOUTH WESTERN RAILWAY
Leaves from Fratton

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from train station
    Start from train station
    Portsmouth
  • 2
    Train - GREAT WESTERN RAILWAYGREAT WESTERN RAILWAY
    Wait for train
    GREAT WESTERN RAILWAY
    Cardiff Central
  • 3
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Southampton Central
    37 min
  • 4
    Train - SOUTH WESTERN RAILWAYSOUTH WESTERN RAILWAY
    Wait for train
    SOUTH WESTERN RAILWAY
    Weymouth
  • 5
    Ride to train station Poole
    Ride to train station
    Poole
    47 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic
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Public transport directions from Portsmouth to Poole

The distance between Portsmouth, Poole and Poole, Poole is approximately 58.61 mi, which can typically be travelled in 93 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Portsmouth to Poole by train, so no matter how you choose to travel in Poole – you will always have plenty of easy options.

Public transport stations close to Poole, Poole

Poole is located at Poole, Poole and the nearest public transport station is Sandbanks Ferry Terminal, Sandbanks.

Bus stations close to Poole:

  • Bus Station, Poole
  • Asda Superstore, Poole
  • The George, Poole

Ferry stations close to Poole:

  • Sandbanks Ferry Terminal, Sandbanks
  • Shell Bay Ferry Terminal, Studland

Questions & Answers

  • What is the fastest way to get from Portsmouth to Poole?

    The fastest way takes 93 minutes, using Bus line GREAT WESTERN RAILWAY, Bus line SOUTH WESTERN RAILWAY.

  • Is there a direct train between Portsmouth and Poole?

    No, you’ll have to take 2 train lines in total. The total travelling time is 1 hr 33 min.

  • Which train line goes from Portsmouth to Poole?

    The GREAT WESTERN RAILWAY train line goes from Cardiff Central station near Portsmouth in South West to Southampton Central station. From there you’ll have to take one train line till Southampton Central station near Poole in Poole.

  • How long does it take to travel from Portsmouth to Poole by train?

    The total travel time between Portsmouth in South West and Poole in Poole by train is about 1 hr 33 min.

  • Where do I get on the train near Portsmouth to get to Poole?

    Get on the GREAT WESTERN RAILWAY train from the Cardiff Central station near Portsmouth in South West.

  • Where do I get off the train when travelling between Portsmouth and Poole?

    Get off the train at the Southampton Central station, which is closest to Poole in Poole.

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