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Trip Overview

The average train between Poole and Preston takes 6h 20m and the fastest train takes 5h 41m. The train service runs several times per day 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.

6h 20m
Duration
282 mi
Distance
£132
Average price
Every 3 hours
Frequency

Poole to Preston train times

Trains run every 3 hours between Poole and Preston. The earliest departure is at 5:25 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Poole is at 6:07 PM which arrives into Preston at 6:40 AM. All services require a transfer at Bournemouth and take an average of 6h 20m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Sunday, November 15, 2026

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    South Western RailwayCross CountryAvanti West Coast5h 58m • 2 changes
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    South Western RailwayCross CountryAvanti West Coast5h 59m • 2 changes
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    South Western RailwayCross CountryAvanti West Coast5h 58m • 2 changes
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    South Western RailwayCross CountryAvanti West Coast5h 58m • 2 changes
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Departing Monday, November 16, 2026

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    South Western RailwayCross CountryAvanti West Coast5h 57m • 2 changes
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    South Western RailwayCross CountryAvanti West Coast5h 41m • 2 changes
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    South Western RailwayCross CountryAvanti West Coast5h 42m • 2 changes
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    South Western RailwayCross CountryAvanti West Coast5h 43m • 2 changes
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Departing Tuesday, November 17, 2026

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    South Western RailwayCross CountryAvanti West Coast5h 57m • 2 changes
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    South Western RailwayCross CountryAvanti West Coast5h 41m • 2 changes
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    South Western RailwayCross CountryAvanti West Coast5h 42m • 2 changes
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    South Western RailwayCross CountryAvanti West Coast5h 43m • 2 changes
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Departing Wednesday, November 18, 2026

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    South Western RailwayCross CountryAvanti West Coast5h 57m • 2 changes
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    South Western RailwayCross CountryAvanti West Coast5h 41m • 2 changes
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    South Western RailwayCross CountryAvanti West Coast5h 42m • 2 changes
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    South Western RailwayCross CountryAvanti West Coast5h 43m • 2 changes
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Departing Thursday, November 19, 2026

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    South Western RailwayCross CountryAvanti West Coast5h 57m • 2 changes
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    South Western RailwayCross CountryAvanti West Coast5h 41m • 2 changes
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    South Western RailwayCross CountryAvanti West Coast5h 42m • 2 changes
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    South Western RailwayCross CountryAvanti West Coast5h 43m • 2 changes
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Departing Friday, November 20, 2026

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    South Western RailwayCross CountryAvanti West Coast5h 57m • 2 changes
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    South Western RailwayCross CountryAvanti West Coast5h 41m • 2 changes
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    South Western RailwayCross CountryAvanti West Coast5h 42m • 2 changes
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    South Western RailwayCross CountryAvanti West Coast5h 43m • 2 changes
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Departing Saturday, November 21, 2026

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    South Western RailwayCross CountryAvanti West Coast6h 25m • 2 changes
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    South Western RailwayCross CountryAvanti West Coast5h 49m • 2 changes
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    South Western RailwayCross CountryAvanti West Coast5h 45m • 2 changes
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    South Western RailwayCross CountryAvanti West Coast5h 43m • 2 changes
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Frequently asked questions

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.

Map of how to get from Poole to Preston.ExpandLaunch map view
  • Distance: 281.9 mi
  • Duration: 6h 20m

What companies run services between Poole, England and Preston, England?

You can take a train from Poole to Preston via Bournemouth and Wolverhampton in around 6h 52m.

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