The average train between Reading and Poole takes 2h 4m and the fastest train takes 1h 41m. 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.
Trains run hourly between Reading and Poole. The earliest departure is at 5:40 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Reading is at 11:05 PM which arrives into Poole at 1:28 AM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 2h 4m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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No, there is no direct train from Reading to Poole. However, there are services departing from Reading station and arriving at Poole station via Poole. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 4m.
Reading to Poole train services, operated by Great Western Railway (GWR), depart from Basingstoke station.
Reading to Poole train services, operated by Great Western Railway (GWR), arrive at Poole station.
Book your Reading to Poole train tickets online with Great Western Railway (GWR), South Western Railway and Cross Country.
The distance between Reading and Poole is 108.7 km. The road distance is 130 km.
South Western Railway operates a train from Basingstoke to Poole hourly. Tickets cost £26–60 and the journey takes 1h 25m.