The average train between Stroud and Poole takes 3h 16m and the fastest train takes 2h 58m. There is a train service every few hours from Stroud 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 Stroud and Poole. The earliest departure is at 6:27 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Stroud is at 9:35 PM which arrives into Poole at 9:41 AM. All services require a transfer at Reading and take an average of 3h 16m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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No, there is no direct train from Stroud to Poole. However, there are services departing from Stroud station and arriving at Poole station via Reading. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 16m.
Stroud to Poole train services, operated by Great Western Railway (GWR), depart from Stroud (Glos) station.
Stroud to Poole train services, operated by Great Western Railway (GWR), arrive at Bournemouth station.
Book your Stroud to Poole train tickets online with Great Western Railway (GWR), Cross Country and South Western Railway.
The distance between Stroud and Poole is 116.1 km. The road distance is 236 km.
You can take a train from Stroud (Glos) to Poole via Reading and Bournemouth in around 3h 25m.