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How to get from Swindon to Poole by train?

From Swindon to Poole by train

To get from Swindon to Poole in Poole, you’ll need to take 3 train lines: take the GREAT WESTERN RAILWAY train from Swindon station to Reading station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the CROSSCOUNTRY train and finally take the SOUTH WESTERN RAILWAY train from Bournemouth station to Poole station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 2 hr 28 min.

148min
Train - GREAT WESTERN RAILWAY
Train - CROSSCOUNTRY
Train - SOUTH WESTERN RAILWAY
Leaves from Swindon

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from train station
    Start from train station
    Swindon
  • 2
    Train - GREAT WESTERN RAILWAYGREAT WESTERN RAILWAY
    Wait for train
    GREAT WESTERN RAILWAY
    London Paddington
  • 3
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Reading
    ID RDG
    29 min
  • 4
    Train - CROSSCOUNTRYCROSSCOUNTRY
    Wait for train
    CROSSCOUNTRY
    Bournemouth
  • 5
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Bournemouth
    80 min
  • 6
    Train - SOUTH WESTERN RAILWAYSOUTH WESTERN RAILWAY
    Wait for train
    SOUTH WESTERN RAILWAY
    Weymouth
  • 7
    Ride to train station Poole
    Ride to train station
    Poole
    12 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic
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Public transport directions from Swindon to Poole

The distance between Swindon, Poole and Poole, Poole is approximately 122.54 mi, which can typically be travelled in 148 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Swindon 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 Swindon

Swindon is located at Swindon, Poole and the nearest public transport station is Swindon.

Bus stations close to Swindon:

  • Swindon
  • Rail Station, Swindon
  • Armstrong Street, Swindon

Public transport stations close to Poole, Poole

Poole is located at Poole, Poole and the nearest public transport station is Bus Station, Poole.

Bus stations close to Poole:

  • Bus Station, Poole
  • Serpentine Lane, 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 Swindon to Poole?

    The fastest way takes 148 minutes, using Bus line GREAT WESTERN RAILWAY, Bus line CROSSCOUNTRY, Bus line SOUTH WESTERN RAILWAY.

  • Is there a direct train between Swindon and Poole?

    No, you’ll have to take 3 train lines in total. The total travelling time is 2 hr 28 min.

  • Which train line goes from Swindon to Poole?

    The GREAT WESTERN RAILWAY train line goes from London Paddington station near Swindon in South West to Reading station. From there you’ll have to take one train line till Reading station near Poole in Poole.

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

    The total travel time between Swindon in South West and Poole in Poole by train is about 2 hr 28 min.

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

    Get on the GREAT WESTERN RAILWAY train from the London Paddington station near Swindon in South West.

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

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

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