The average train between Rayleigh and Poole takes 3h 28m and the fastest train takes 3h 5m. There is an hourly train service from Rayleigh 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 Rayleigh and Poole. The earliest departure is at 5:20 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Rayleigh is at 11:16 PM which arrives into Poole at 7:57 AM. All services require a transfer at Stratford (London) and take an average of 3h 28m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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No, there is no direct train from Rayleigh to Poole. However, there are services departing from Rayleigh station and arriving at Poole station via Stratford (London). The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 28m.
Rayleigh to Poole train services, operated by Greater Anglia, depart from Rayleigh station.
Rayleigh to Poole train services, operated by Greater Anglia, arrive at Poole station.
Book your Rayleigh to Poole train tickets online with Greater Anglia, London Underground (Tube) and South Western Railway.
The distance between Rayleigh and Poole is 204.9 km. The road distance is 243 km.
You can take a train from Rayleigh to Poole via Stratford (London), Stratford station, Waterloo Station, and London Waterloo in around 3h 26m.