The average train between Leicester and Poole takes 3h 53m and the fastest train takes 3h 29m. There is an hourly train service from Leicester 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 Leicester and Poole. The earliest departure is at 4:48 AM at night, and the last departure from Leicester is at 10:52 PM which arrives into Poole at 7:57 AM. All services require a transfer at London St Pancras International and take an average of 3h 53m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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No, there is no direct train from Leicester to Poole. However, there are services departing from Leicester station and arriving at Poole station via London St Pancras Intl. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 53m.
Leicester to Poole train services, operated by East Midlands Railways, depart from Leicester station.
Leicester to Poole train services, operated by East Midlands Railways, arrive at Poole station.
Book your Leicester to Poole train tickets online with East Midlands Railways, London Underground (Tube) and South Western Railway.
The distance between Leicester and Poole is 221.9 km. The road distance is 345 km.
You can take a train from Leicester to Poole via London St Pancras International, Euston station, Waterloo Station, and London Waterloo in around 3h 58m.