The average train between Thatcham and Poole takes 2h 24m and the fastest train takes 2h 3m. There is a train service every few hours from Thatcham 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 Thatcham and Poole. The earliest departure is at 7:15 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Thatcham is at 9:15 PM which arrives into Poole at 11:35 PM. All services require a transfer at Reading and take an average of 2h 24m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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No, there is no direct train from Thatcham to Poole. However, there are services departing from Thatcham station and arriving at Poole station via Bournemouth. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 24m.
Thatcham to Poole train services, operated by Great Western Railway (GWR), depart from Reading station.
Thatcham to Poole train services, operated by Great Western Railway (GWR), arrive at Bournemouth station.
Book your Thatcham to Poole train tickets online with Great Western Railway (GWR), Cross Country and South Western Railway.
The distance between Thatcham and Poole is 91.9 km. The road distance is 152 km.
Cross Country operates a train from Reading to Bournemouth hourly. Tickets cost £35–60 and the journey takes 1h 23m.