The average train between Gloucester and Poole takes 3h 32m and the fastest train takes 3h 14m. There is a train service every few hours from Gloucester 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 Gloucester and Poole. The earliest departure is at 6:10 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Gloucester is at 8:19 PM which arrives into Poole at 11:35 PM. All services require a transfer at Reading and take an average of 3h 32m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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No, there is no direct train from Gloucester to Poole. However, there are services departing from Gloucester station and arriving at Poole station via Reading. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 32m.
Gloucester to Poole train services, operated by Great Western Railway (GWR), depart from Gloucester station.
Gloucester to Poole train services, operated by Great Western Railway (GWR), arrive at Bournemouth station.
Book your Gloucester to Poole train tickets online with Great Western Railway (GWR), Cross Country and South Western Railway.
The distance between Gloucester and Poole is 129.3 km. The road distance is 256 km.
You can take a train from Gloucester to Poole via Reading and Bournemouth in around 3h 42m.