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Poole Museum
Harbourside museum of Poole's maritime, social, and pottery history in restored quayside buildings. A strong introduction to the town's past and port identity.
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Portsmouth to Poole is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Portsmouth to Poole will cost around $27 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only $15.
It's difficult to get from Portsmouth to Poole without transferring at least once.
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Trains from Portsmouth to Poole run on average 8 times per day, taking around 1h 40m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at $13 if you book in advance.
The earliest train runs at 04:16, the last at 22:54. The fastest train covers the 39 miles (64 km) distance in 1h 20m.
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Use these quick route answers to check fares, travel time, departure options, and direct services before booking from Portsmouth to Poole.
The table below shows live departures for Portsmouth to Poole trains for tomorrow, Wednesday, November 4. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
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L79952 · L80502 · L80253 | 12:00 PM Portsmouth & Southsea (PMS) | 2h19 | 2:19 PM Poole station (POO) | 2 transfers | |
L80253+ W34999 | 12:27 PM Portsmouth & Southsea (PMS) | 1h52 | 2:19 PM Poole station (POO) | 1 transfer | |
L81235 · L80119 | 12:46 PM Portsmouth & Southsea (PMS) | 1h56 | 2:42 PM Poole station (POO) | 1 transfer | |
L80261+ G15014 | 1:27 PM Portsmouth & Southsea (PMS) | 1h52 | 3:19 PM Poole station (POO) | 1 transfer | |
L81247 · L80127 | 1:46 PM Portsmouth & Southsea (PMS) | 1h55 | 3:41 PM Poole station (POO) | 1 transfer | |
L79964 · L80514 · L80273 | 2:00 PM Portsmouth & Southsea (PMS) | 2h19 | 4:19 PM Poole station (POO) | 2 transfers | |
L80273+ G15016 | 2:27 PM Portsmouth & Southsea (PMS) | 1h52 | 4:19 PM Poole station (POO) | 1 transfer | |
L81259 · L80139 | 2:46 PM Portsmouth & Southsea (PMS) | 1h55 | 4:41 PM Poole station (POO) | 1 transfer | |
L79970 · L80520 · L80281 | 3:00 PM Portsmouth & Southsea (PMS) | 2h21 | 5:21 PM Poole station (POO) | 2 transfers | |
L80281+ G15018 | 3:27 PM Portsmouth & Southsea (PMS) | 1h54 | 5:21 PM Poole station (POO) | 1 transfer | |
L81271 · L80147 | 3:46 PM Portsmouth & Southsea (PMS) | 1h58 | 5:44 PM Poole station (POO) | 1 transfer | |
L79976 · L80563 · L80293 | 4:00 PM Portsmouth & Southsea (PMS) | 2h14 | 6:14 PM Poole station (POO) | 2 transfers | |
L80293+ G15020 | 4:29 PM Portsmouth & Southsea (PMS) | 1h45 | 6:14 PM Poole station (POO) | 1 transfer | |
L81283 · L80159 | 4:46 PM Portsmouth & Southsea (PMS) | 1h56 | 6:42 PM Poole station (POO) | 1 transfer | |
L79982 · L80529 · L80301 | 5:00 PM Portsmouth & Southsea (PMS) | 2h10 | 7:10 PM Poole station (POO) | 2 transfers | |
L80301+ G15021 | 5:29 PM Portsmouth & Southsea (PMS) | 1h41 | 7:10 PM Poole station (POO) | 1 transfer | |
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Trains from Portsmouth to Poole with South Western Railway and Great Western Railway. Night trains available on this route with Great Western Railway. High-speed trains available on this route with Great Western Railway. Regional trains available on this route with South Western Railway and Great Western Railway. Use the details below to compare onboard facilities.
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Harbourside museum of Poole's maritime, social, and pottery history in restored quayside buildings. A strong introduction to the town's past and port identity.
Contemporary art centre with changing exhibitions, a respected gallery programme, and cultural events. Worth visiting for modern visual art in central Poole.
Volunteer-run museum preserving Poole's RNLI history, lifeboats, and rescue stories. A compact stop for maritime heritage near the quay.
Historic waterfront lined with boats, heritage buildings, and harbour views. A must for atmosphere, walks, and seeing Poole's maritime character up close.
National Trust island of heath, lagoon, and woodland in Poole Harbour. Famous for red squirrels, birdlife, and memorable coastal walking.
Sandy peninsula with sweeping harbour and bay views, beach access, and an easy walking route. Popular for sunsets, watersports scenery, and open space.
Fresh shellfish long landed on Poole Quay. Locally served crab highlights the harbour’s fishing heritage and is prized for sweet, delicate meat.
A Dorset staple of local sausages baked in Yorkshire pudding batter. It is a comforting pub classic widely eaten across Poole and the county.
Traditional Dorset fruit cake made with dried fruit, spice and tea. It is closely associated with county baking and often served sliced with tea.
Elegant harbourside seafood restaurant known for refined local fish dishes, tasting menus and polished service in a special-occasion setting.
Popular waterside restaurant on Poole Quay serving fresh seafood, grilled fish and shellfish in a relaxed, lively harbour atmosphere.
Well-known traditional fish and chip restaurant near the quay, valued for sustainably sourced seafood and a casual family-friendly setting.
Poole is moderate for UK seaside towns: lodging rises in summer, dining is mid-priced, and local buses are manageable for most visitors.
Tipping is optional. In restaurants, 10-12.5% is common if service is not included. Round up for taxis. Cafes may use tip jars, but small change only.
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Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Portsmouth to Poole by train. From journey times and ticket prices to direct connections, first and last departures, and even whether the route is scenic, our FAQs cover everything you need to plan your trip. Whether you’re looking for the fastest train, the cheapest option, or tips for making the most of your visit at Poole, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.

Most Portsmouth to Poole trains use the Portsmouth & Southsea to Poole station pair. Use this guide to compare Portsmouth and Poole train stations on this route, check city-centre transport, alongside checking practicalities like train station facilities and services.
Portsmouth & Southsea has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Parking, Dining, ATM, Accessibility, WC, Hotel, Lost and Found Office, Ticket Office, Bike Parking, and Bike Rental.
Food and drink options are available at Portsmouth & Southsea.
Wi-Fi is available at Portsmouth & Southsea. ATMs are available at Portsmouth & Southsea.
Ticket office support is available at Portsmouth & Southsea.
Lost and found is available at the station.
Available at Portsmouth & Southsea: Parking, WC.
Available at Portsmouth & Southsea: Bike Parking, Bike Rental.
Accessibility facilities are available at Portsmouth & Southsea: Staff help available: Yes, Step free access coverage: Yes, Step free access note: Step-free category A Station - This station has step-free access to all platforms. Please be aware that some platforms at this station have no or only partial tactile paving on the platform edge, Accessible ticket machines: There are accessible ticket machines at this station, Accessible ticket machines note: All South Western Railway ticket machines are able to sell tickets with Disabled Persons Railcard discounts. All machines are accessible, however the station may not be so please check the station access note for further details, Accessible toilets: Yes, Ramp for train access: Yes, Wheelchairs available: Yes, Impaired mobility set down / pick up points available: No.
Fratton is 1 km from Portsmouth city centre. Public transport options include:
Fratton has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Shopping, Parking, Dining, Accessibility, WC, Lost and Found Office, Ticket Office, Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental, and Information Desk.
Food and drink options are available at Fratton.
Wi-Fi is available at Fratton.
Ticket office support is available at Fratton. Information desks are information available from staff: Yes - from help point, Helpline Contact: 0800 5282100.
Lost and found is available at the station.
Available at Fratton: Parking, WC.
Available at Fratton: Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental.
Accessibility facilities are available at Fratton: Staff help available: Yes, Step free access coverage: Yes, Step free access note: Step-free category A Station - This station has step-free access to all platforms, Accessible ticket machines: There are accessible ticket machines at this station, Accessible ticket machines note: All South Western Railway ticket machines are able to sell tickets with Disabled Persons Railcard discounts. All machines are accessible, however the station may not be so please check the station access note for further details, Accessible toilets: Yes, Ramp for train access: Yes, Wheelchairs available: Yes, Impaired mobility set down / pick up points available: No.
Portsmouth Harbour is 1 km from Portsmouth city centre. Public transport options include:
Portsmouth Harbour has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Parking, Dining, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, Hotel, Lost and Found Office, Ticket Office, Bike Parking, Bike Rental, and Car Rental.
Food and drink options are available at Portsmouth Harbour.
Wi-Fi is available at Portsmouth Harbour. ATMs are available at Portsmouth Harbour.
Ticket office support is available at Portsmouth Harbour.
Lost and found is available at the station.
Available at Portsmouth Harbour: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Available at Portsmouth Harbour: Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental.
Accessibility facilities are available at Portsmouth Harbour: Staff help available: Yes, Step free access coverage: Yes, Step free access note: Step-free category B Station - Steps or 20m ramp (approx. 1:11 gradient) to main entrance, or steps to side entrance. 32m ramp (gradient up to 1:8) from Wightlink IoW ferry terminal. Level access to all platforms. Stepped footbridge between platforms is also available. Please be aware that this station has no tactile paving on the platform edge, Accessible ticket machines: There are accessible ticket machines at this station, Accessible ticket machines note: All South Western Railway ticket machines are able to sell tickets with Disabled Persons Railcard discounts. All machines are accessible, however the station may not be so please check the station access note for further details, Accessible toilets: Yes, Ramp for train access: Yes, Wheelchairs available: Yes, Impaired mobility set down / pick up points available: No.
Poole is 1 km from Poole city centre. Public transport options include:
Poole has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Parking, Dining, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, Hotel, Lost and Found Office, Ticket Office, Bike Parking, and Bike Rental.
Food and drink options are available at Poole.
Wi-Fi is available at Poole. ATMs are available at Poole.
Ticket office support is available at Poole.
Lost and found is available at the station.
Available at Poole: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Available at Poole: Bike Parking, Bike Rental.
Accessibility facilities are available at Poole: Staff help available: Yes, Step free access coverage: Yes, Step free access note: Step-free category B Station - There is level access to both sides of the station by ramps. Interchange between platforms is via a ramped underpass at the London end of the platforms. Please be aware that this station has no tactile paving on the platform edge, Accessible ticket machines: There are accessible ticket machines at this station, Accessible ticket machines note: All South Western Railway ticket machines are able to sell tickets with Disabled Persons Railcard discounts. All machines are accessible, however the station may not be so please check the station access note for further details, Accessible toilets: Yes, Ramp for train access: Yes, Wheelchairs available: Yes, Impaired mobility set down / pick up points available: No.
Check train stations information for Portsmouth and Poole, including where trains depart and arrive on this route.