The average train between Durham and Poole takes 6h 6m and the fastest train takes 5h 18m. There is a train service every few hours from Durham 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 Durham and Poole. The earliest departure is at 4:49 AM at night, and the last departure from Durham is at 9:11 PM which arrives into Poole at 8:59 AM. All services require a transfer at London Kings Cross and take an average of 6h 6m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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No, there is no direct train from Durham to Poole. However, there are services departing from Durham station and arriving at Poole station via King's Cross. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 6m.
Durham to Poole train services, operated by London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER), depart from Durham station.
Durham to Poole train services, operated by London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER), arrive at Poole station.
Book your Durham to Poole train tickets online with London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER), London Underground (Tube) and South Western Railway.
The distance between Durham and Poole is 452.6 km. The road distance is 595 km.
You can take a train from Durham to Poole via London Kings Cross, Euston station, Waterloo Station, and London Waterloo in around 5h 45m.