The average train between Poole and Worcester takes 4h 32m and the fastest train takes 3h 49m. There is a train service every few hours from Poole to Worcester. 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 Worcester. The earliest departure is at 5:00 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Poole is at 9:54 PM which arrives into Worcester at 10:59 AM. All services require a transfer at Basingstoke and take an average of 4h 32m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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Want to know about travelling from Poole to Worcester? 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 Worcester. However, there are services departing from Poole station and arriving at Worcester station via Basingstoke. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 32m.
Poole to Worcester train services, operated by South Western Railway, depart from Poole station.
Poole to Worcester train services, operated by South Western Railway, arrive at Worcester Shrub Hill station.
Book your Poole to Worcester train tickets online with South Western Railway, Cross Country and Great Western Railway (GWR).
The distance between Poole and Worcester is 164.8 km. The road distance is 266 km.
You can take a train from Poole to Worcester Shrub Hill via Basingstoke and Reading in around 4h 40m.