The average train between Edinburgh and Poole takes 8h 15m and the fastest train takes 7h 32m. There is a train service every few hours from Edinburgh 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 Edinburgh and Poole. The earliest departure is at 5:50 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Edinburgh is at 8:20 PM which arrives into Poole at 7:57 AM. All services require a transfer at London Kings Cross and take an average of 8h 15m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.



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Want to know about travelling from Edinburgh to Poole? We have put together a list of the most frequently asked questions from our users such as: What is the cheapest mode of transport? What is the quickest option? How much do tickets usually cost? and many more.
No, there is no direct train from Edinburgh to Poole. However, there are services departing from Edinburgh station and arriving at Poole station via King's Cross. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 15m.
Edinburgh to Poole train services, operated by London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER), depart from Edinburgh Waverley station.
Edinburgh to Poole train services, operated by London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER), arrive at Poole station.
Book your Edinburgh to Poole train tickets online with London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER), London Underground (Tube) and South Western Railway.
The distance between Edinburgh and Poole is 587.9 km. The road distance is 815 km.
You can take a train from Edinburgh Waverley to Poole via London Kings Cross, King's Cross St. Pancras station, Vauxhall, Vauxhall, and Woking in around 7h 35m.