The average train between Slough and Poole takes 2h 42m and the fastest train takes 2h 11m. 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 4:03 AM at night, and the last departure from Slough is at 10:24 PM which arrives into Poole at 12:36 AM. All services require a transfer at Reading and take an average of 2h 42m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


2h 13m • 2 changes


2h 14m • 2 changes


2h 16m • 2 changes


2h 14m • 2 changes


3h 53m • 2 changes


3h 11m • 2 changes


3h 6m • 2 changes


2h 17m • 2 changes


3h 53m • 2 changes


3h 11m • 2 changes


3h 6m • 2 changes


2h 17m • 2 changes


3h 53m • 2 changes


3h 11m • 2 changes


3h 6m • 2 changes


2h 17m • 2 changes
Want to know about travelling from Slough 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.
No, there is no direct train from Slough to Poole. However, there are services departing from Slough station and arriving at Poole station via Poole. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 42m.
Slough to Poole train services, operated by Great Western Railway (GWR), depart from Basingstoke station.
Slough to Poole train services, operated by Great Western Railway (GWR), arrive at Poole 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.
South Western Railway operates a train from Basingstoke to Poole hourly. Tickets cost £26–60 and the journey takes 1h 26m.