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Poole to Croydon trains

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Trip Overview

The average train between Poole and Croydon takes 3h 7m and the fastest train takes 2h 29m. There is a train service every few hours from Poole to Croydon. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.

3h 7m
Duration
117 mi
Distance
£52
Average price
Hourly
Frequency

Train

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  1. Take the train from Poole to Basingstoketrain train Weymouth - London Waterloo / ...
  2. Take the train from Basingstoke to Clapham Junctiontrain train Yeovil Junction - London Waterloo / ...
2h 40m
£43–91

Poole to Croydon train times

Trains run hourly between Poole and Croydon. The earliest departure is at 5:53 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Poole is at 9:43 PM which arrives into Croydon at 6:25 AM. All services require a transfer at Basingstoke and take an average of 3h 7m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Monday, October 12, 2026

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    South Western RailwaySouth Western RailwaySouthern2h 50m • 2 changes

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    South Western RailwaySouth Western RailwaySouthern2h 43m • 2 changes

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    South Western RailwaySouth Western RailwaySouthern2h 44m • 2 changes

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    South Western RailwaySouth Western RailwaySouthern2h 46m • 2 changes
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Departing Tuesday, October 13, 2026

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    South Western RailwaySouth Western RailwaySouthern3h 39m • 2 changes

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    South Western RailwaySouth Western RailwaySouthern3h 3m • 2 changes

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    South Western RailwaySouth Western RailwaySouthern2h 50m • 2 changes

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    South Western RailwaySouth Western RailwaySouthern2h 43m • 2 changes
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Departing Wednesday, October 14, 2026

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    South Western RailwaySouth Western RailwaySouthern3h 39m • 2 changes

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    South Western RailwaySouth Western RailwaySouthern3h 3m • 2 changes

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    South Western RailwaySouth Western RailwaySouthern2h 50m • 2 changes

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    South Western RailwaySouth Western RailwaySouthern2h 43m • 2 changes
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Departing Thursday, October 15, 2026

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    South Western RailwaySouth Western RailwaySouthern3h 39m • 2 changes

Frequently asked questions

Want to know about travelling from Poole to Croydon? 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.

Map of how to get from Poole to Croydon.ExpandLaunch map view
  • Distance: 117 mi
  • Duration: 3h 7m

What companies run services between Poole, England and Croydon, England?

You can take a train from Poole to East Croydon via Basingstoke and Clapham Junction in around 2h 40m.

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