The average train between Slough and Poole takes 2h 13m and the fastest train takes 2h 9m. There is a train service every few hours from Slough 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 Slough and Poole. The earliest departure is at 7:25 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Slough is at 9:24 PM which arrives into Poole at 11:35 PM. All services require a transfer at Reading and take an average of 2h 13m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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No, there is no direct train from Slough to Poole. However, there are services departing from Slough station and arriving at Poole station via Bournemouth. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 13m.
Slough to Poole train services, operated by Great Western Railway (GWR), depart from Reading station.
Slough to Poole train services, operated by Great Western Railway (GWR), arrive at Bournemouth station.
Book your Slough to Poole train tickets online with Great Western Railway (GWR), Cross Country and 2 other operators.
The distance between Slough and Poole is 131.2 km. The road distance is 158 km.
Cross Country operates a train from Reading to Bournemouth hourly. Tickets cost £35–55 and the journey takes 1h 23m.