The average train between Cheltenham and Poole takes 4h 16m and the fastest train takes 3h 30m. There is a train service every few hours from Cheltenham 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 Cheltenham and Poole. The earliest departure is at 7:29 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Cheltenham is at 11:04 PM which arrives into Poole at 8:55 AM. All services require a transfer at Bristol Temple Meads and take an average of 4h 16m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.
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Want to know about travelling from Cheltenham 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 Cheltenham to Poole. However, there are services departing from Cheltenham station and arriving at Poole station via Bristol Temple Meads. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 16m.
Cheltenham to Poole train services, operated by Cross Country, depart from Cheltenham Spa station.
Cheltenham to Poole train services, operated by Cross Country, arrive at Poole station.
Book your Cheltenham to Poole train tickets online with Cross Country, Great Western Railway (GWR) and South Western Railway.
The distance between Cheltenham and Poole is 132 km. The road distance is 250 km.
You can take a train from Cheltenham Spa to Poole via Bristol Temple Meads and Southampton Central in around 4h 5m.