The average train between Poole and Reading takes 2h 12m 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.
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 9:44 PM which arrives into Reading at 12:31 AM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 2h 12m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.
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No, there is no direct train from Poole to Reading. However, there are services departing from Poole station and arriving at Reading station via Basingstoke. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 12m.
Poole to Reading train services, operated by South West Trains, depart from Poole station.
Poole to Reading train services, operated by South West Trains, arrive at Basingstoke station.
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The distance between Poole and Reading is 108.7 km. The road distance is 130 km.
South West Trains operates a train from Poole to Basingstoke hourly, and the journey takes 1h 26m.