The average train between Colchester and Poole takes 3h 41m and the fastest train takes 3h 5m. There is an hourly train service from Colchester 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 Colchester and Poole. The earliest departure is at 4:41 AM at night, and the last departure from Colchester is at 11:02 PM which arrives into Poole at 7:57 AM. All services require a transfer at Stratford (London) and take an average of 3h 41m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.
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No, there is no direct train from Colchester to Poole. However, there are services departing from Colchester station and arriving at Poole station via Stratford (London). The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 41m.
Colchester to Poole train services, operated by Greater Anglia, depart from Colchester station.
Colchester to Poole train services, operated by Greater Anglia, arrive at Poole station.
Book your Colchester to Poole train tickets online with Greater Anglia, London Underground (Tube) and South Western Railway.
The distance between Colchester and Poole is 239.6 km. The road distance is 273 km.
You can take a train from Colchester to Poole via Stratford (London), Stratford station, Waterloo Station, and London Waterloo in around 3h 29m.