The average train between Poole and Preston takes 5h 22m and the fastest train takes 4h 57m. There is a train service every few hours from Poole to Preston. 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 Preston. The earliest departure is at 5:40 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Poole is at 8:54 PM which arrives into Preston at 3:39 AM. All services require a transfer at London Waterloo Station and take an average of 5h 22m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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Want to know about travelling from Poole to Preston? 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 Preston. However, there are services departing from Poole station and arriving at Preston station via London Waterloo. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 22m.
Poole to Preston train services, operated by South Western Railway, depart from Poole station.
Poole to Preston train services, operated by South Western Railway, arrive at Preston station.
Book your Poole to Preston train tickets online with South Western Railway, London Underground (Tube) and 2 other operators.
The distance between Poole and Preston is 342.5 km. The road distance is 520 km.
You can take a train from Poole to Preston via London Waterloo Station, Waterloo station, Euston station, and London Euston in around 4h 51m.