The average train between Bath and Poole takes 2h 41m and the fastest train takes 2h 26m. There is a train service every few hours from Bath to Poole. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.
Trains run hourly between Bath and Poole. The earliest departure is at 5:16 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Bath is at 10:03 PM which arrives into Poole at 12:36 AM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 2h 41m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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No, there is no direct train from Bath to Poole. However, there are services departing from Bath station and arriving at Poole station via Southampton Central. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 41m.
Bath to Poole train services, operated by Great Western Railway (GWR), depart from Bath Spa station.
Bath to Poole train services, operated by Great Western Railway (GWR), arrive at Poole station.
Book your Bath to Poole train tickets online with Great Western Railway (GWR) and South Western Railway.
The distance between Bath and Poole is 78.1 km. The road distance is 160 km.
You can take a train from Bath Spa to Poole via Southampton Central in around 2h 33m.