The average train between Poole and Tenby takes 8h 20m and the fastest train takes 6h 29m. The train service runs several times per day from Poole to Tenby. 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 5 times a day between Poole and Tenby. The earliest departure is at 5:28 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Poole is at 8:09 PM which arrives into Tenby at 11:40 AM. All services require a transfer at Southampton Central and take an average of 8h 20m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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Want to know about travelling from Poole to Tenby? 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 Tenby. However, there are services departing from Poole station and arriving at Tenby station via Southampton Central. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 20m.
Poole to Tenby train services, operated by South Western Railway, depart from Poole station.
Poole to Tenby train services, operated by South Western Railway, arrive at Tenby station.
Book your Poole to Tenby train tickets online with South Western Railway, Great Western Railway (GWR) and Transport for Wales.
The distance between Poole and Tenby is 217.5 km. The road distance is 411 km.
You can take a train from Poole to Tenby via Southampton Central and Cardiff Central in around 8h 2m.