The average train between Luton and Poole takes 3h 9m and the fastest train takes 2h 49m. There is an hourly train service from Luton 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 Luton and Poole. The earliest departure is at 1:41 AM at night, and the last departure from Luton is at 11:33 PM which arrives into Poole at 7:58 AM. All services require a transfer at West Hampstead Thameslink and take an average of 3h 9m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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3h 4m • 2 changesWant to know about travelling from Luton 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 Luton to Poole. However, there are services departing from Luton station and arriving at Poole station via West Hampstead Thameslink. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 9m.
Luton to Poole train services, operated by Thameslink, depart from Luton station.
Luton to Poole train services, operated by Thameslink, arrive at Poole station.
Book your Luton to Poole train tickets online with Thameslink, London Underground (Tube) and South Western Railway.
The distance between Luton and Poole is 169.3 km. The road distance is 234 km.
You can take a train from Luton to Poole via West Hampstead Thameslink, West Hampstead station, Waterloo station, and London Waterloo in around 3h 23m.