The average train between Poole and Stroud takes 3h 57m and the fastest train takes 3h 45m. There is a train service every few hours from Poole to Stroud. 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 2 hours between Poole and Stroud. 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 Stroud at 10:54 PM. All services require a transfer at Bournemouth and take an average of 3h 57m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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Want to know about travelling from Poole to Stroud? 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 Stroud. However, there are services departing from Poole station and arriving at Stroud station via Reading. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 57m.
Poole to Stroud train services, operated by South Western Railway, depart from Bournemouth station.
Poole to Stroud train services, operated by South Western Railway, arrive at Stroud (Glos) station.
Book your Poole to Stroud train tickets online with South Western Railway, Cross Country and Great Western Railway (GWR).
The distance between Poole and Stroud is 116.1 km. The road distance is 236 km.
You can take a train from Poole to Stroud (Glos) via Bournemouth and Reading in around 4h 8m.