The average train between Bristol and Poole takes 2h 55m and the fastest train takes 2h 39m. There is a train service every few hours from Bristol 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 Bristol and Poole. The earliest departure is at 5:01 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Bristol is at 9:45 PM which arrives into Poole at 12:36 AM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 2h 55m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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No, there is no direct train from Bristol to Poole. However, there are services departing from Bristol station and arriving at Poole station via Southampton Central. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 55m.
Bristol to Poole train services, operated by Great Western Railway (GWR), depart from Bristol Temple Meads station.
Bristol to Poole train services, operated by Great Western Railway (GWR), arrive at Poole station.
Book your Bristol to Poole train tickets online with Great Western Railway (GWR) and South Western Railway.
The distance between Bristol and Poole is 92.8 km. The road distance is 179 km.
You can take a train from Bristol Temple Meads to Poole via Southampton Central in around 2h 46m.