The average train between Poole and Thatcham takes 2h 39m and the fastest train takes 2h 20m. There is a train service every few hours from Poole to Thatcham. 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 Thatcham. 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 Thatcham at 10:30 PM. All services require a transfer at Bournemouth and take an average of 2h 39m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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No, there is no direct train from Poole to Thatcham. However, there are services departing from Poole station and arriving at Thatcham station via Reading. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 39m.
Poole to Thatcham train services, operated by South Western Railway, depart from Bournemouth station.
Poole to Thatcham train services, operated by South Western Railway, arrive at Reading station.
Book your Poole to Thatcham train tickets online with South Western Railway, Cross Country and Great Western Railway (GWR).
The distance between Poole and Thatcham is 91.9 km. The road distance is 152 km.
Cross Country operates a train from Bournemouth to Reading hourly. Tickets cost £35–60 and the journey takes 1h 24m.