The average train between Poole and Swindon takes 2h 58m and the fastest train takes 2h 30m. There is a train service every few hours from Poole to Swindon. 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 Swindon. 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 Swindon at 6:53 AM. All services require a transfer at Basingstoke and take an average of 2h 58m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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No, there is no direct train from Poole to Swindon. However, there are services departing from Poole station and arriving at Swindon station via Basingstoke. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 58m.
Poole to Swindon train services, operated by South Western Railway, depart from Poole station.
Poole to Swindon train services, operated by South Western Railway, arrive at Swindon station.
Book your Poole to Swindon train tickets online with South Western Railway, Great Western Railway (GWR) and Cross Country.
The distance between Poole and Swindon is 94.9 km. The road distance is 197 km.
You can take a train from Poole to Swindon via Basingstoke and Reading in around 2h 47m.