Train Reading to Poole from £38 | Tickets & Timetables

Trip Overview

The average train between Reading and Poole takes 2h 2m and the fastest train takes 1h 41m. There is an hourly train service 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.

2h 2m
Duration: 81 mi
Distance: £38
Average price: Hourly
Frequency

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Reading to Poole train times

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 10:49 PM which arrives into Poole at 12:36 AM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 2h 2m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Monday, June 8, 2026

7:05 PM → 9:09 PM
2h 4m • 1 change
9:52 PM → 11:35 PM
1h 43m • 1 change
10:49 PM → 12:36 AM
Arrives next day
1h 47m • 1 change

Departing Tuesday, June 9, 2026

5:40 AM → 7:57 AM
2h 17m • 1 change
6:40 AM → 8:59 AM
2h 19m • 1 change
6:57 AM → 9:23 AM
2h 26m • 1 change
7:52 AM → 9:43 AM
1h 51m • 1 change
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Departing Wednesday, June 10, 2026

5:40 AM → 7:57 AM
2h 17m • 1 change
6:40 AM → 8:59 AM
2h 19m • 1 change
6:57 AM → 9:23 AM
2h 26m • 1 change
7:52 AM → 9:43 AM
1h 51m • 1 change
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Departing Thursday, June 11, 2026

5:40 AM → 7:57 AM
2h 17m • 1 change
6:40 AM → 8:59 AM
2h 19m • 1 change
6:57 AM → 9:23 AM
2h 26m • 1 change
7:52 AM → 9:43 AM
1h 51m • 1 change
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