The average train between Poole and Croydon takes 3h 15m and the fastest train takes 2h 32m. 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.
Trains run hourly between Poole and Croydon. The earliest departure is at 5:55 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Poole is at 9:44 PM which arrives into Croydon at 6:51 AM. All services require a transfer at Southampton Airport Parkway and take an average of 3h 15m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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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.
No, there is no direct train from Poole to Croydon. However, there are services departing from Poole station and arriving at Croydon station via Southampton Airport Parkway. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 15m.
Poole to Croydon train services, operated by South Western Railway, depart from Poole station.
Poole to Croydon train services, operated by South Western Railway, arrive at Clapham Junction station.
Book your Poole to Croydon train tickets online with South Western Railway and Southern.
The distance between Poole and Croydon is 151.3 km. The road distance is 188 km.
You can take a train from Poole to East Croydon via Southampton Airport Parkway and Clapham Junction in around 2h 48m.