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It takes an average of 4h 42m to travel from Gatwick Airport to Poole by train, over a distance of around 85 miles (137 km). There are normally 64 trains per day travelling from Gatwick Airport to Poole and tickets for this journey start from £21.40 when you book in advance.
| First train | 03:58 | |
|---|---|---|
| Last train | 01:58 | |
| Departure station | Gatwick Airport | |
| Arrival station | Poole | |
| Journey time | From 2h 35m | |
| Distance | 85 miles (137 km) | |
| Frequency | 64 trains per day | |
| Changes | 1 change | |
| Price | From £21.40 | |
| Train operators | CrossCountry, Great Western Railway, South Western Railway, Gatwick Express, Thameslink, Southern |
How to travel from Gatwick Airport to Poole by train
Want to find out more about taking the train from Gatwick Airport to Poole? Look no further.
You'll usually find 64 trains per day running between Gatwick Airport and Poole, which usually take 4 hours 42 minutes to complete the 85 miles (137 km) journey. It can take as little as 2 hours 35 minutes on the fastest services though, if you want to get there as quickly as possible. Although there aren't any direct services on this line, it's still easy to travel to Poole by train, you'll just need to make 1 change along the way. Great Western Railway, South Western Railway or Thameslink are the main rail operators on this route, all of which offer modern trains with plenty of space for luggage and comfortable seating.
Use our Journey Planner at the top of the page to search for cheap ticket prices and we'll show you how much you can save. Tickets from Gatwick Airport to Poole start from £21.40 when you book in advance. Travelling Off-Peak or using a Railcard can also help you save.
Keen to book your train tickets to Poole? No need to wait, start a search with us today! If you want to find out a bit more about the journey first, you can find our train timetable with live train times above, and tips on booking cheap tickets and our FAQs further down the page.
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The price of train tickets from Gatwick Airport to Poole starts at £21.40 one-way for a Standard Class ticket if you book in advance. Booking on the day is usually more expensive and costs can vary depending on the time of day, route or class.
1. Book in advance
2. Consider a Season Ticket
3. Use your Railcard
4. Split your tickets
For more money-saving tips on UK and European train travel, read our cheap train tickets guide.