The average train between Poole and Lewes takes 3h 53m and the fastest train takes 3h 18m. There is an hourly train service from Poole to Lewes. 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 Lewes. The earliest departure is at 4:57 AM at night, and the last departure from Poole is at 10:53 PM which arrives into Lewes at 8:31 AM. All services require a transfer at Southampton Central and take an average of 3h 53m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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3h 20m • 2 changesWant to know about travelling from Poole to Lewes? 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 Lewes. However, there are services departing from Poole station and arriving at Lewes station via Southampton Central. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 53m.
Poole to Lewes train services, operated by South Western Railway, depart from Poole station.
Poole to Lewes train services, operated by South Western Railway, arrive at Brighton station.
Book your Poole to Lewes train tickets online with South Western Railway and Southern.
The distance between Poole and Lewes is 141.2 km. The road distance is 167 km.
You can take a train from Poole to Lewes via Southampton Central and Brighton in around 3h 26m.