The average train between Poole and Durham takes 6h 9m and the fastest train takes 5h 36m. There is a train service every few hours from Poole to Durham. 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 Durham. The earliest departure is at 5:28 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Poole is at 9:54 PM which arrives into Durham at 12:17 PM. All services require a transfer at London Waterloo and take an average of 6h 9m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.
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Want to know about travelling from Poole to Durham? 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 Durham. However, there are services departing from Poole station and arriving at Durham station via London Waterloo. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 9m.
Poole to Durham train services, operated by South Western Railway, depart from Poole station.
Poole to Durham train services, operated by South Western Railway, arrive at Durham station.
Book your Poole to Durham train tickets online with South Western Railway, London Underground (Tube) and London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER).
The distance between Poole and Durham is 452.6 km. The road distance is 594 km.
You can take a train from Poole to Durham via London Waterloo, Waterloo station, Euston station, and King's Cross in around 5h 59m.