The average train between Swindon and Poole takes 2h 20m and the fastest train takes 2h 12m. There is a train service every few hours from Swindon 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 Swindon and Poole. The earliest departure is at 7:23 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Swindon is at 9:19 PM which arrives into Poole at 11:35 PM. All services require a transfer at Reading and take an average of 2h 20m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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Want to know about travelling from Swindon 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 Swindon to Poole. However, there are services departing from Swindon station and arriving at Poole station via Reading. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 20m.
Swindon to Poole train services, operated by Great Western Railway (GWR), depart from Swindon station.
Swindon to Poole train services, operated by Great Western Railway (GWR), arrive at Bournemouth station.
Book your Swindon to Poole train tickets online with Great Western Railway (GWR), Cross Country and South Western Railway.
The distance between Swindon and Poole is 94.9 km. The road distance is 197 km.
You can take a train from Swindon to Poole via Reading and Bournemouth in around 2h 57m.