The average train between Worcester and Poole takes 4h 23m and the fastest train takes 3h 54m. There is a train service every few hours from Worcester 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 Worcester and Poole. The earliest departure is at 5:16 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Worcester is at 7:26 PM which arrives into Poole at 11:35 PM. All services require a transfer at Oxford and take an average of 4h 23m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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Want to know about travelling from Worcester 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 Worcester to Poole. However, there are services departing from Worcester station and arriving at Poole station via Oxford. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 23m.
Worcester to Poole train services, operated by Great Western Railway (GWR), depart from Worcester Shrub Hill station.
Worcester to Poole train services, operated by Great Western Railway (GWR), arrive at Bournemouth station.
Book your Worcester to Poole train tickets online with Great Western Railway (GWR), Cross Country and South Western Railway.
The distance between Worcester and Poole is 164.8 km. The road distance is 266 km.
You can take a train from Worcester Shrub Hill to Poole via Oxford and Bournemouth in around 4h 25m.