The average train between Poole and Basildon takes 3h 18m and the fastest train takes 2h 54m. There is an hourly train service from Poole to Basildon. 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 Poole and Basildon. The earliest departure is at 5:00 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Poole is at 8:54 PM which arrives into Basildon at 12:38 AM. All services require a transfer at London Waterloo Station and take an average of 3h 18m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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No, there is no direct train from Poole to Basildon. However, there are services departing from Poole station and arriving at Basildon station via London Waterloo. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 18m.
Poole to Basildon train services, operated by South Western Railway, depart from Poole station.
Poole to Basildon train services, operated by South Western Railway, arrive at London Waterloo station.
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The distance between Poole and Basildon is 195.1 km. The road distance is 226 km.
South Western Railway operates a train from Poole to London Waterloo hourly. Tickets cost £45–110 and the journey takes 2h 8m.