The average train between Poole and Bath takes 2h 52m and the fastest train takes 2h 27m. There is a train service every few hours from Poole to Bath. 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 Bath. The earliest departure is at 5:40 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Poole is at 10:55 PM which arrives into Bath at 7:08 AM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 2h 52m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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No, there is no direct train from Poole to Bath. However, there are services departing from Poole station and arriving at Bath station via Southampton Central. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 52m.
Poole to Bath train services, operated by South Western Railway, depart from Poole station.
Poole to Bath train services, operated by South Western Railway, arrive at Bath Spa station.
Book your Poole to Bath train tickets online with South Western Railway and Great Western Railway (GWR).
The distance between Poole and Bath is 78.1 km. The road distance is 160 km.
You can take a train from Poole to Bath Spa via Southampton Central in around 2h 52m.