The average train between Poole and Maidenhead takes 2h 39m and the fastest train takes 2h 16m. There is a train service every few hours from Poole to Maidenhead. 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 Maidenhead. The earliest departure is at 5:00 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Poole is at 9:50 PM which arrives into Maidenhead at 6:32 AM. All services require a transfer at Basingstoke and take an average of 2h 39m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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Want to know about travelling from Poole to Maidenhead? 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 Maidenhead. However, there are services departing from Poole station and arriving at Maidenhead station via Basingstoke. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 39m.
Poole to Maidenhead train services, operated by South Western Railway, depart from Poole station.
Poole to Maidenhead train services, operated by South Western Railway, arrive at Reading station.
Book your Poole to Maidenhead train tickets online with South Western Railway, Cross Country and 2 other operators.
The distance between Poole and Maidenhead is 126 km. The road distance is 149 km.
You can take a train from Poole to Maidenhead via Basingstoke and Reading in around 2h 26m.