The average train between Poole and Luton takes 3h 26m and the fastest train takes 3h 4m. The train runs at least 2 times per hour from Poole to Luton. 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 every 30 minutes between Poole and Luton. The earliest departure is at 5:25 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Poole is at 9:52 PM which arrives into Luton at 7:22 AM. All services require a transfer at London Waterloo Station and take an average of 3h 26m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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3h 26m • 2 changes

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3h 27m • 2 changes

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3h 11m • 2 changesWant to know about travelling from Poole to Luton? 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 Luton. However, there are services departing from Poole station and arriving at Luton station via London Waterloo. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 26m.
Poole to Luton train services, operated by South Western Railway, depart from Poole station.
Poole to Luton train services, operated by South Western Railway, arrive at Luton station.
Book your Poole to Luton train tickets online with South Western Railway, London Underground (Tube) and Thameslink.
The distance between Poole and Luton is 169.3 km. The road distance is 234 km.
You can take a train from Poole to Luton via London Waterloo Station, Waterloo Station, West Hampstead station, and West Hampstead Thameslink in around 3h 3m.