Train Poole to Reading from £39 | Tickets & Timetables

Trip Overview

The average train between Poole and Reading takes 2h 10m and the fastest train takes 1h 54m. There is a train service every few hours from Poole to Reading. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.

2h 10m
Duration: 81 mi
Distance: £39
Average price: Hourly
Frequency

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2h 8m

£32–73

Poole to Reading train times

Trains run hourly between Poole and Reading. 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 Reading at 6:05 AM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 2h 10m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Sunday, May 10, 2026

9:50 PM → 6:05 AM
Arrives next day
8h 15m • 1 change

Departing Monday, May 11, 2026

5:00 AM → 7:08 AM
2h 8m • 1 change
5:40 AM → 7:46 AM
2h 6m • 1 change
5:55 AM → 8:06 AM
2h 11m • 1 change
6:50 AM → 9:09 AM
2h 19m • 1 change
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Departing Tuesday, May 12, 2026

5:00 AM → 7:08 AM
2h 8m • 1 change
5:40 AM → 7:46 AM
2h 6m • 1 change
5:55 AM → 8:06 AM
2h 11m • 1 change
6:50 AM → 9:09 AM
2h 19m • 1 change
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Departing Wednesday, May 13, 2026

5:00 AM → 7:08 AM
2h 8m • 1 change
5:40 AM → 7:46 AM
2h 6m • 1 change
5:55 AM → 8:06 AM
2h 11m • 1 change
6:50 AM → 9:09 AM
2h 19m • 1 change
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