The average train between Poole and Gatwick takes 2h 48m and the fastest train takes 2h 38m. There is a train service every few hours from Poole to Gatwick. 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 Gatwick. The earliest departure is at 5:00 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Poole is at 9:54 PM which arrives into Gatwick at 2:06 AM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 2h 48m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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No, there is no direct train from Poole to Gatwick. However, there are services departing from Poole station and arriving at Gatwick station via Clapham Junction. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 48m.
Poole to Gatwick train services, operated by South Western Railway, depart from Poole station.
Poole to Gatwick train services, operated by South Western Railway, arrive at Clapham Junction station.
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The distance between Poole and Gatwick is 135.9 km. The road distance is 214 km.
South Western Railway operates a train from Poole to Clapham Junction hourly. Tickets cost £40–100 and the journey takes 2h 3m.