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The average train between Preston and Poole takes 6h 59m and the fastest train takes 5h 34m. There is a train service every few hours from Preston to Poole. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.

6h 59m
Duration
282 mi
Distance
£133
Average price
Every 2 hours
Frequency

Train

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  1. Take the train from Preston to Wolverhamptontrain train Edinburgh - London Euston / ...
  2. Take the train from Wolverhampton to Bournemouthtrain train Manchester Piccadilly - Bournemouth / ...
6h 27m
£113–183

Preston to Poole train times

Trains run every 2 hours between Preston and Poole. The earliest departure is at 7:19 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Preston is at 9:19 PM which arrives into Poole at 1:51 PM. All services require a transfer at Wolverhampton and take an average of 6h 59m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Saturday, October 17, 2026

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    Avanti West CoastCross CountrySouth Western Railway16h 32m • 2 changes

Departing Sunday, October 18, 2026

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    Avanti West CoastCross CountrySouth Western Railway5h 34m • 2 changes

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    Avanti West CoastCross CountrySouth Western Railway6h 33m • 2 changes

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    Avanti West CoastCross CountrySouth Western Railway6h 33m • 2 changes

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    Avanti West CoastCross CountrySouth Western Railway6h 32m • 2 changes
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Departing Monday, October 19, 2026

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    Avanti West CoastCross CountrySouth Western Railway6h 18m • 2 changes

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    Avanti West CoastCross CountrySouth Western Railway6h 20m • 2 changes

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    Avanti West CoastCross CountrySouth Western Railway6h 17m • 2 changes

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    Avanti West CoastCross CountrySouth Western Railway6h 18m • 2 changes
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Departing Tuesday, October 20, 2026

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    Avanti West CoastCross CountrySouth Western Railway6h 18m • 2 changes

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    Avanti West CoastCross CountrySouth Western Railway6h 20m • 2 changes

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    Avanti West CoastCross CountrySouth Western Railway6h 17m • 2 changes

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    Avanti West CoastCross CountrySouth Western Railway6h 18m • 2 changes
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Departing Wednesday, October 21, 2026

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    Avanti West CoastCross CountrySouth Western Railway6h 18m • 2 changes

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    Avanti West CoastCross CountrySouth Western Railway6h 20m • 2 changes

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    Avanti West CoastCross CountrySouth Western Railway6h 17m • 2 changes

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    Avanti West CoastCross CountrySouth Western Railway6h 18m • 2 changes
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Departing Thursday, October 22, 2026

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    Avanti West CoastCross CountrySouth Western Railway6h 18m • 2 changes

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    Avanti West CoastCross CountrySouth Western Railway6h 20m • 2 changes

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    Avanti West CoastCross CountrySouth Western Railway6h 17m • 2 changes

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    Avanti West CoastCross CountrySouth Western Railway6h 18m • 2 changes
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Frequently asked questions

Want to know about travelling from Preston to Poole? 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.

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  • Distance: 281.9 mi
  • Duration: 6h 59m

What companies run services between Preston, England and Poole, England?

You can take a train from Preston to Poole via Wolverhampton and Bournemouth in around 6h 27m.

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