The average train between Poole and Yate takes 4h 14m and the fastest train takes 3h 12m. There is a train service every few hours from Poole to Yate. 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 Yate. The earliest departure is at 5:28 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Poole is at 10:55 PM which arrives into Yate at 8:59 AM. All services require a transfer at Southampton Central and take an average of 4h 14m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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Want to know about travelling from Poole to Yate? 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 Yate. However, there are services departing from Poole station and arriving at Yate station via Southampton Central. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 14m.
Poole to Yate train services, operated by South Western Railway, depart from Poole station.
Poole to Yate train services, operated by South Western Railway, arrive at Bristol Temple Meads station.
Book your Poole to Yate train tickets online with South Western Railway and Great Western Railway (GWR).
The distance between Poole and Yate is 96.8 km. The road distance is 198 km.
You can take a train from Poole to Yate via Southampton Central and Bristol Temple Meads in around 3h 55m.