The average train between Poole and Whitchurch takes 5h 35m and the fastest train takes 5h 15m. The train service runs several times per day from Poole to Whitchurch. 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 Whitchurch. The earliest departure is at 5:55 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Poole is at 6:07 PM which arrives into Whitchurch at 11:37 PM. All services require a transfer at Bournemouth and take an average of 5h 35m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.



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No, there is no direct train from Poole to Whitchurch. However, there are services departing from Poole station and arriving at Whitchurch station via Stafford. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 35m.
Poole to Whitchurch train services, operated by South Western Railway, depart from Bournemouth station.
Poole to Whitchurch train services, operated by South Western Railway, arrive at Stafford station.
Book your Poole to Whitchurch train tickets online with South Western Railway, Cross Country and 3 other operators.
The distance between Poole and Whitchurch is 255.4 km. The road distance is 394 km.
Cross Country operates a train from Bournemouth to Stafford hourly. Tickets cost £100–150 and the journey takes 3h 46m.