Cheltenham to Poole Trains

Cheltenham to Poole trains

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Trip Overview

The average train between Cheltenham and Poole takes 3h 51m and the fastest train takes 3h 31m. 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.

3h 51m
Duration: 165 mi
Distance: £84
Average price: Hourly
Frequency

Train via Reading

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4h 12m

£68–119

Cheltenham to Poole train times

Trains run hourly between Cheltenham and Poole. The earliest departure is at 5:53 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Cheltenham is at 8:02 PM which arrives into Poole at 11:36 PM. All services require a transfer at Reading and take an average of 3h 51m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Monday, October 19, 2026

1:03 PM → 4:36 PM
3h 33m • 2 changes
2:03 PM → 5:39 PM
3h 36m • 2 changes
3:03 PM → 6:38 PM
3h 35m • 2 changes
4:03 PM → 7:35 PM
3h 32m • 2 changes
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Departing Tuesday, October 20, 2026

5:53 AM → 9:47 AM
3h 54m • 2 changes
6:48 AM → 10:38 AM
3h 50m • 2 changes
7:55 AM → 11:37 AM
3h 42m • 2 changes
9:03 AM → 12:37 PM
3h 34m • 2 changes
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Departing Wednesday, October 21, 2026

5:53 AM → 9:47 AM
3h 54m • 2 changes
6:48 AM → 10:38 AM
3h 50m • 2 changes
7:55 AM → 11:37 AM
3h 42m • 2 changes
9:03 AM → 12:37 PM
3h 34m • 2 changes
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Departing Thursday, October 22, 2026

5:53 AM → 9:47 AM
3h 54m • 2 changes
6:48 AM → 10:38 AM
3h 50m • 2 changes
7:55 AM → 11:37 AM
3h 42m • 2 changes
9:03 AM → 12:37 PM
3h 34m • 2 changes
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Frequently asked questions

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