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The average train between Reading and Poole takes 1h 47m and the fastest train takes 1h 42m. There is a train service every few hours from Reading 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.

1h 47m
Duration
81 mi
Distance
£41
Average price
Hourly
Frequency

Reading to Poole train times

Trains run hourly between Reading and Poole. The earliest departure is at 7:52 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Reading is at 9:52 PM which arrives into Poole at 11:36 PM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 1h 47m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Thursday, October 29, 2026

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    Cross CountrySouth Western Railway1h 42m • 1 change
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    Cross CountrySouth Western Railway1h 46m • 1 change
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    Cross CountrySouth Western Railway1h 47m • 1 change
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    Cross CountrySouth Western Railway1h 44m • 1 change

Departing Friday, October 30, 2026

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    Cross CountrySouth Western Railway1h 55m • 1 change
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    Cross CountrySouth Western Railway1h 44m • 1 change
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    Cross CountrySouth Western Railway1h 46m • 1 change
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    Cross CountrySouth Western Railway1h 45m • 1 change
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Departing Saturday, October 31, 2026

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    Cross CountrySouth Western Railway1h 53m • 1 change
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    Cross CountrySouth Western Railway1h 44m • 1 change
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    Cross CountrySouth Western Railway1h 44m • 1 change
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    Cross CountrySouth Western Railway1h 44m • 1 change
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Departing Sunday, November 1, 2026

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    Cross CountrySouth Western Railway1h 59m • 1 change
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    Cross CountrySouth Western Railway1h 59m • 1 change
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    Cross CountrySouth Western Railway1h 59m • 1 change
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    Cross CountrySouth Western Railway1h 59m • 1 change
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Departing Monday, November 2, 2026

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    Cross CountrySouth Western Railway1h 55m • 1 change
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    Cross CountrySouth Western Railway1h 44m • 1 change
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    Cross CountrySouth Western Railway1h 46m • 1 change
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    Cross CountrySouth Western Railway1h 45m • 1 change
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Departing Tuesday, November 3, 2026

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    Cross CountrySouth Western Railway1h 55m • 1 change
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    Cross CountrySouth Western Railway1h 44m • 1 change
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    Cross CountrySouth Western Railway1h 46m • 1 change
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    Cross CountrySouth Western Railway1h 45m • 1 change
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Departing Wednesday, November 4, 2026

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    Cross CountrySouth Western Railway1h 55m • 1 change
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    Cross CountrySouth Western Railway1h 44m • 1 change
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    Cross CountrySouth Western Railway1h 46m • 1 change
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    Cross CountrySouth Western Railway1h 45m • 1 change
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Frequently asked questions

Want to know about travelling from Reading 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.

Map of how to get from Reading to Poole.ExpandLaunch map view
  • Distance: 81 mi
  • Duration: 1h 47m

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

Cross Country operates a train from Reading to Bournemouth hourly. Tickets cost £30–50 and the journey takes 1h 23m.

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