The average train between Poole and Bristol takes 3h 8m and the fastest train takes 2h 41m. There is a train service every few hours from Poole to Bristol. 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 Bristol. 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 Bristol at 7:28 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 Bristol. However, there are services departing from Poole station and arriving at Bristol station via Southampton Central. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 8m.
Poole to Bristol train services, operated by South Western Railway, depart from Poole station.
Poole to Bristol train services, operated by South Western Railway, arrive at Bristol Temple Meads station.
Book your Poole to Bristol train tickets online with South Western Railway and Great Western Railway (GWR).
The distance between Poole and Bristol is 92.8 km. The road distance is 179 km.
You can take a train from Poole to Bristol Temple Meads via Southampton Central in around 3h 10m.