The average train between Poole and Leeds takes 5h 12m and the fastest train takes 4h 38m. There is an hourly train service from Poole to Leeds. 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 Leeds. 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 Leeds at 10:49 AM. All services require a transfer at London Waterloo Station and take an average of 5h 12m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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5h 32m • 2 changesWant to know about travelling from Poole to Leeds? 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 Leeds. However, there are services departing from Poole station and arriving at Leeds station via London Waterloo. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 12m.
Poole to Leeds train services, operated by South Western Railway, depart from Poole station.
Poole to Leeds train services, operated by South Western Railway, arrive at Leeds station.
Book your Poole to Leeds train tickets online with South Western Railway, London Underground (Tube) and London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER).
The distance between Poole and Leeds is 344 km. The road distance is 484 km.
You can take a train from Poole to Leeds via London Waterloo Station, Waterloo station, Euston station, and King's Cross in around 5h 7m.