The average train between Sherborne and Poole takes 2h 58m and the fastest train takes 2h 14m. There is a train service every few hours from Sherborne 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 Sherborne and Poole. The earliest departure is at 5:20 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Sherborne is at 10:39 PM which arrives into Poole at 7:23 AM. All services require a transfer at Salisbury and take an average of 2h 58m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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No, there is no direct train from Sherborne to Poole. However, there are services departing from Sherborne station and arriving at Poole station via Salisbury. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 58m.
Sherborne to Poole train services, operated by South Western Railway, depart from Sherborne station.
Sherborne to Poole train services, operated by South Western Railway, arrive at Poole station.
Book your Sherborne to Poole train tickets online with South Western Railway and Great Western Railway (GWR).
The distance between Sherborne and Poole is 45.7 km. The road distance is 150 km.
You can take a train from Sherborne to Poole via Salisbury and Southampton Central in around 2h 38m.