The average train between Poole and Rugby takes 3h 39m and the fastest train takes 3h 33m. There is a train service every few hours from Poole to Rugby. 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 Rugby. 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 Rugby at 10:45 PM. All services require a transfer at Bournemouth and take an average of 3h 39m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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No, there is no direct train from Poole to Rugby. However, there are services departing from Poole station and arriving at Rugby station via Coventry. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 39m.
Poole to Rugby train services, operated by South Western Railway, depart from Bournemouth station.
Poole to Rugby train services, operated by South Western Railway, arrive at Coventry station.
Book your Poole to Rugby train tickets online with South Western Railway, Cross Country and West Midlands Trains.
The distance between Poole and Rugby is 190.8 km. The road distance is 276 km.
Cross Country operates a train from Bournemouth to Coventry every 4 hours. Tickets cost £80–120 and the journey takes 2h 42m.