The average train between Caterham and Poole takes 3h 25m and the fastest train takes 2h 43m. There is a train service every few hours from Caterham 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 Caterham and Poole. The earliest departure is at 5:54 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Caterham is at 11:30 PM which arrives into Poole at 10:33 AM. All services require a transfer at East Croydon and take an average of 3h 25m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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Want to know about travelling from Caterham to Poole? We have put together a list of the most frequently asked questions from our users such as: What is the cheapest mode of transport? What is the quickest option? How much do tickets usually cost? and many more.
No, there is no direct train from Caterham to Poole. However, there are services departing from Caterham station and arriving at Poole station via Poole. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 25m.
Caterham to Poole train services, operated by Southern, depart from Clapham Junction station.
Caterham to Poole train services, operated by Southern, arrive at Poole station.
Book your Caterham to Poole train tickets online with Southern and South Western Railway.
The distance between Caterham and Poole is 147.6 km. The road distance is 201 km.
South Western Railway operates a train from Clapham Junction to Poole hourly. Tickets cost £40–100 and the journey takes 2h 2m.