The average train between Preston and Poole takes 5h 48m and the fastest train takes 4h 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.
Trains run hourly between Preston and Poole. The earliest departure is at 3:15 AM at night, and the last departure from Preston is at 9:18 PM which arrives into Poole at 8:00 AM. All services require a transfer at London Euston and take an average of 5h 48m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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No, there is no direct train from Preston to Poole. However, there are services departing from Preston station and arriving at Poole station via London Euston. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 48m.
Preston to Poole train services, operated by Avanti West Coast, depart from Preston station.
Preston to Poole train services, operated by Avanti West Coast, arrive at Poole station.
Book your Preston to Poole train tickets online with Avanti West Coast, London Underground (Tube) and 2 other operators.
The distance between Preston and Poole is 342.5 km. The road distance is 520 km.
You can take a train from Preston to Poole via London Euston, Euston station, Waterloo Station, and London Waterloo in around 4h 56m.