The average train between Poole and Harpenden takes 3h 14m and the fastest train takes 2h 54m. There is an hourly train service from Poole to Harpenden. 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 Harpenden. The earliest departure is at 5:00 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Poole is at 8:54 PM which arrives into Harpenden at 12:23 AM. All services require a transfer at London Waterloo Station and take an average of 3h 14m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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No, there is no direct train from Poole to Harpenden. However, there are services departing from Poole station and arriving at Harpenden station via London Waterloo. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 14m.
Poole to Harpenden train services, operated by South Western Railway, depart from Poole station.
Poole to Harpenden train services, operated by South Western Railway, arrive at London Waterloo station.
Book your Poole to Harpenden train tickets online with South Western Railway, London Underground (Tube) and Thameslink.
The distance between Poole and Harpenden is 166.9 km. The road distance is 225 km.
South Western Railway operates a train from Poole to London Waterloo hourly. Tickets cost £45–110 and the journey takes 2h 8m.