The average train between Gatwick and Poole takes 2h 54m and the fastest train takes 2h 25m. There is a train service every few hours from Gatwick 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 Gatwick and Poole. The earliest departure is at 5:57 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Gatwick is at 11:55 PM which arrives into Poole at 8:00 AM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 2h 54m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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No, there is no direct train from Gatwick to Poole. However, there are services departing from Gatwick station and arriving at Poole station via Poole. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 54m.
Gatwick to Poole train services, operated by Southern, depart from Clapham Junction station.
Gatwick to Poole train services, operated by Southern, arrive at Poole station.
Book your Gatwick to Poole train tickets online with Southern and South Western Railway.
The distance between Gatwick and Poole is 135.9 km. The road distance is 214 km.
South Western Railway operates a train from Clapham Junction to Poole hourly. Tickets cost £40–100 and the journey takes 2h 2m.