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Poole to Leighton Buzzard by train

First train

07:55

Last train

21:54

Departure station

Poole

Arrival station

Leighton Buzzard

Journey time

From 3h 54m

Distance

100 miles (161 km)

Changes

2 changes

Train operators

London Overground, South Western Railway, Southern

How to travel from Poole to Leighton Buzzard by train

Want to find out more about taking the train from Poole to Leighton Buzzard? Look no further.

You'll usually find 0 trains per day running between Poole and Leighton Buzzard, which usually take 5 hours 8 minutes to complete the 100 miles (161 km) journey. It can take as little as 3 hours 54 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 Leighton Buzzard by train, you'll just need to make 2 changes along the way. South Western Railway, London Overground or Southern 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 – we'll show you how much you can save on train tickets from Poole to Leighton Buzzard if you book in advance. Travelling Off-Peak or using a Railcard can also help you save.

Keen to book your train tickets to Leighton Buzzard? 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.

Journey details

Want to know more about your journey from Poole to Leighton Buzzard? We've compiled some of the most frequently asked questions by our customers to help you plan your journey.

What's the fastest journey time between Poole and Leighton Buzzard by train?

The fastest journey time by train from Poole to Leighton Buzzard is 3 hours and 54 minutes.

Is there a direct train from Poole to Leighton Buzzard?

No, there are no direct train services from Poole to Leighton Buzzard. Travelling from Poole to Leighton Buzzard by train will require a minimum of 2 changes.

What time does the first train from Poole to Leighton Buzzard leave?

The first train from Poole to Leighton Buzzard leaves at 07:55. Times and services may vary during weekends and holidays.

What time does the last train from Poole to Leighton Buzzard leave?

The last train from Poole to Leighton Buzzard leaves at 21:54. Trains that depart in the early morning hours or very late evening may be sleeper services, time and services may also vary during weekends and holidays.

What's the distance between Poole and Leighton Buzzard by train?

Trains travelling from Poole to Leighton Buzzard cover a distance of around 100 miles (161 km) during the journey.

Looking for more information?

If you’re looking for the return train journey, check out trains from Leighton Buzzard to Poole.

Cheap train tickets from Poole to Leighton Buzzard

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† Average savings on advance fares booked at least one week before day of travel vs Anytime fares purchased on day of travel. Subject to availability. Excludes coach.

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