The average train between Poole and Slough takes 2h 43m and the fastest train takes 2h 22m. There is a train service every few hours from Poole to Slough. 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 Slough. 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 Slough at 12:51 AM. All services require a transfer at Basingstoke and take an average of 2h 43m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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No, there is no direct train from Poole to Slough. However, there are services departing from Poole station and arriving at Slough station via Basingstoke. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 43m.
Poole to Slough train services, operated by South Western Railway, depart from Poole station.
Poole to Slough train services, operated by South Western Railway, arrive at Reading station.
Book your Poole to Slough train tickets online with South Western Railway, Great Western Railway (GWR) and 2 other operators.
The distance between Poole and Slough is 131.2 km. The road distance is 158 km.
You can take a train from Poole to Slough via Basingstoke and Reading in around 2h 38m.