The average train between Poole and Polegate takes 4h 13m and the fastest train takes 3h 42m. There is an hourly train service from Poole to Polegate. 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 Polegate. The earliest departure is at 5:00 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Poole is at 10:55 PM which arrives into Polegate at 8:30 AM. All services require a transfer at Southampton Central and take an average of 4h 13m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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No, there is no direct train from Poole to Polegate. However, there are services departing from Poole station and arriving at Polegate station via Southampton Central. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 13m.
Poole to Polegate train services, operated by South Western Railway, depart from Poole station.
Poole to Polegate train services, operated by South Western Railway, arrive at Brighton station.
Book your Poole to Polegate train tickets online with South Western Railway and Southern.
The distance between Poole and Polegate is 157.3 km. The road distance is 185 km.
You can take a train from Poole to Polegate via Southampton Central and Brighton in around 3h 50m.