The average train between Poole and Brighton takes 3h 8m and the fastest train takes 2h 48m. There is an hourly train service from Poole to Brighton. 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 Brighton. The earliest departure is at 5:00 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Poole is at 10:55 PM which arrives into Brighton at 7:35 AM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 3h 8m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.
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No, there is no direct train from Poole to Brighton. However, there are services departing from Poole station and arriving at Brighton station via Southampton Central. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 8m.
Poole to Brighton train services, operated by South Western Railway, depart from Poole station.
Poole to Brighton train services, operated by South Western Railway, arrive at Brighton station.
Book your Poole to Brighton train tickets online with South Western Railway and Southern.
The distance between Poole and Brighton is 130.4 km. The road distance is 154 km.
You can take a train from Poole to Brighton via Southampton Central in around 2h 55m.