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Poole to Eltham trains

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Trip Overview

The average train between Poole and Eltham takes 2h 59m and the fastest train takes 2h 40m. There is a train service every few hours from Poole to Eltham. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.

2h 59m
Duration
121 mi
Distance
£54
Average price
Hourly
Frequency

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  1. Take the train from Poole to London Waterlootrain train Weymouth - London Waterloo / ...
3h 6m
£46–94

Poole to Eltham train times

Trains run hourly between Poole and Eltham. The earliest departure is at 4:57 AM at night, and the last departure from Poole is at 8:52 PM which arrives into Eltham at 6:21 AM. All services require a transfer at London Waterloo and take an average of 2h 59m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Monday, October 19, 2026

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    South Western RailwaySoutheastern2h 42m • 1 change

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    South Western RailwaySoutheastern2h 43m • 1 change

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    South Western RailwaySoutheastern2h 46m • 1 change

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    South Western RailwaySoutheastern2h 43m • 1 change
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Departing Tuesday, October 20, 2026

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    South Western RailwaySoutheastern2h 56m • 1 change

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    South Western RailwaySoutheastern2h 45m • 1 change

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    South Western RailwaySoutheastern3h • 1 change

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    South Western RailwaySoutheastern3h 3m • 1 change
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Departing Wednesday, October 21, 2026

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    South Western RailwaySoutheastern2h 56m • 1 change

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    South Western RailwaySoutheastern2h 45m • 1 change

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    South Western RailwaySoutheastern3h • 1 change

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    South Western RailwaySoutheastern3h 3m • 1 change
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Frequently asked questions

Want to know about travelling from Poole to Eltham? 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 Eltham.ExpandLaunch map view
  • Distance: 121.5 mi
  • Duration: 2h 59m

What companies run services between Poole, England and Eltham, Greater London, England?

South Western Railway operates a train from Poole to London Waterloo hourly. Tickets cost £40–90 and the journey takes 2h 12m.

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