The average train between Brighton and Poole takes 2h 58m and the fastest train takes 2h 47m. There is an hourly train service from Brighton 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 Brighton and Poole. The earliest departure is at 5:15 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Brighton is at 9:13 PM which arrives into Poole at 12:36 AM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 2h 58m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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No, there is no direct train from Brighton to Poole. However, there are services departing from Brighton station and arriving at Poole station via Southampton Central. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 58m.
Brighton to Poole train services, operated by Southern, depart from Brighton station.
Brighton to Poole train services, operated by Southern, arrive at Poole station.
Book your Brighton to Poole train tickets online with Southern and South Western Railway.
The distance between Brighton and Poole is 130.4 km. The road distance is 154 km.
You can take a train from Brighton to Poole via Southampton Central in around 3h 5m.