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Duration 6h 18m
Distance 334.3 miles
Average price £143
Frequency 15/day

Trip overview

The average train between Poole and Durham takes 6h 18m and the fastest train takes 5h 29m. 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.

Train

  1. Poole
  2. King's Cross
  3. Durham
5h 59m
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£91 - £240

Poole to Durham train times

Trains run hourly between Poole and Durham. The earliest departure is at 12:39 in the afternoon, and the last departure from Poole is at 20:52 which arrives into Durham at 09:25. All services require a transfer, and take on average 6h 18m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.
Departing Monday, November 24, 2025

Frequently asked questions

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 and arriving at Durham via Waterloo station and King's Cross. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 59m.

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The distance between Poole and Durham is 372 miles. The road distance is 334.3 miles.

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Poole to Durham train services, operated by South Western Railway, depart from Poole station.

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Poole to Durham train services, operated by London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER), arrive at Durham station.

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