The average train between Eltham and Poole takes 3h 12m and the fastest train takes 2h 48m. There is a train service every few hours from Eltham 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 Eltham and Poole. The earliest departure is at 5:31 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Eltham is at 10:43 PM which arrives into Poole at 7:57 AM. All services require a transfer at London Waterloo East and take an average of 3h 12m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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No, there is no direct train from Eltham to Poole. However, there are services departing from Eltham station and arriving at Poole station via Poole. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 12m.
Eltham to Poole train services, operated by Southeastern, depart from London Waterloo station.
Eltham to Poole train services, operated by Southeastern, arrive at Poole station.
Book your Eltham to Poole train tickets online with Southeastern and South Western Railway.
The distance between Eltham and Poole is 164.1 km. The road distance is 196 km.
South Western Railway operates a train from London Waterloo to Poole hourly. Tickets cost £45–110 and the journey takes 2h 9m.