The average train between Poole and Preston takes 6h 22m and the fastest train takes 5h 38m. 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.
Trains run every 3 hours between Poole and Preston. The earliest departure is at 5:28 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Poole is at 7:07 PM which arrives into Preston at 10:22 AM. All services require a transfer at Bournemouth and take an average of 6h 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 Birmingham New Street. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 22m.
Poole to Preston train services, operated by South Western Railway, depart from Bournemouth 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, Cross Country and Avanti West Coast.
The distance between Poole and Preston is 342.5 km. The road distance is 454 km.
You can take a train from Poole to Preston via Bournemouth and Birmingham New Street in around 6h 48m.