The average train between Eastbourne and Poole takes 3h 58m and the fastest train takes 3h 38m. There is an hourly train service from Eastbourne 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 Eastbourne and Poole. The earliest departure is at 12:07 AM at night, and the last departure from Eastbourne is at 11:00 PM which arrives into Poole at 8:30 AM. All services require a transfer at Brighton and take an average of 3h 58m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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No, there is no direct train from Eastbourne to Poole. However, there are services departing from Eastbourne station and arriving at Poole station via Brighton. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 58m.
Eastbourne to Poole train services, operated by Southern, depart from Eastbourne station.
Eastbourne to Poole train services, operated by Southern, arrive at Poole station.
Book your Eastbourne to Poole train tickets online with Southern and South Western Railway.
The distance between Eastbourne and Poole is 159.8 km. The road distance is 192 km.
You can take a train from Eastbourne to Poole via Brighton and Southampton Central in around 4h 4m.