The average train between Dunstable and Poole takes 3h 13m and the fastest train takes 2h 53m. There is an hourly train service from Dunstable 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 Dunstable and Poole. The earliest departure is at 1:36 AM at night, and the last departure from Dunstable is at 9:38 PM which arrives into Poole at 12:36 AM. All services require a transfer at West Hampstead Thameslink and take an average of 3h 13m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


2h 59m • 2 changes


2h 54m • 2 changes


2h 56m • 2 changes


2h 53m • 2 changes


6h 21m • 2 changes


3h 55m • 2 changes


3h 45m • 2 changes


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3h 56m • 2 changes


3h 51m • 2 changes


3h 3m • 2 changes


3h 5m • 2 changes
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No, there is no direct train from Dunstable to Poole. However, there are services departing from Dunstable station and arriving at Poole station via West Hampstead Thameslink. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 13m.
Dunstable to Poole train services, operated by Thameslink, depart from Leagrave station.
Dunstable to Poole train services, operated by Thameslink, arrive at Poole station.
Book your Dunstable to Poole train tickets online with Thameslink, London Underground (Tube) and South Western Railway.
The distance between Dunstable and Poole is 165.2 km. The road distance is 238 km.
You can take a train from Leagrave to Poole via West Hampstead Thameslink, West Hampstead station, Waterloo station, and London Waterloo in around 3h 13m.