The average train between Poole and Derby takes 4h 45m and the fastest train takes 4h 24m. There is a train service every few hours from Poole to Derby. 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 Derby. The earliest departure is at 5:28 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Poole is at 7:07 PM which arrives into Derby at 11:54 PM. All services require a transfer at Bournemouth and take an average of 4h 45m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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No, there is no direct train from Poole to Derby. However, there are services departing from Poole station and arriving at Derby station via Birmingham New Street. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 45m.
Poole to Derby train services, operated by South Western Railway, depart from Bournemouth station.
Poole to Derby train services, operated by South Western Railway, arrive at Derby station.
Book your Poole to Derby train tickets online with South Western Railway and Cross Country.
The distance between Poole and Derby is 248 km. The road distance is 354 km.
You can take a train from Poole to Derby via Bournemouth and Birmingham New Street in around 4h 55m.