The average train between Poole and Watford takes 3h 38m and the fastest train takes 3h 3m. There is a train service every few hours from Poole to Watford. 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 Watford. The earliest departure is at 5:00 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Poole is at 8:54 PM which arrives into Watford at 5:49 AM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 3h 38m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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No, there is no direct train from Poole to Watford. However, there are services departing from Poole station and arriving at Watford station via Clapham Junction. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 38m.
Poole to Watford train services, operated by South Western Railway, depart from Poole station.
Poole to Watford train services, operated by South Western Railway, arrive at Watford Junction station.
Book your Poole to Watford train tickets online with South Western Railway and Southern.
The distance between Poole and Watford is 152.3 km. The road distance is 205 km.
You can take a train from Poole to Watford Junction via Clapham Junction in around 3h 28m.