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4.6The cheapest and fastest trains from Milton Keynes to Poole
Cheapest price
£38
Average price
£43
Fastest journey
4 h 12 m
Average duration
4 h 49 m
Trains per day
4
Distance
170 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Milton Keynes to Poole is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid travelling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Milton Keynes to Poole will cost around £43 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap train tickets today for only £38.
Of the 4 trains that leave Milton Keynes for Poole every day 4 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
These direct trains cover the 170 km distance in an average of 4 h 49 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 4 h 12 m .
The slowest trains will take 5 h 39 m and usually involve a change or two along the way, but you might be able to save a few pennies if you’re on a budget.
Travel Information
Compare coach and train for Milton Keynes to Poole
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Milton Keynes to Poole among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the coach with prices starting from £27. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 3h 48m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a coach costs an average of £27, and a train costs an average of £26.
Distance: 170 km
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£54 Average Price | £31 Average Price Cheapest |
4h 18m Average total duration Fastest 3h 48m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 7h 14m Average total duration 6h 44m Onboard + 30m Additional time* |
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Live departures
Milton Keynes to Poole train times
The table below shows live departures for Milton Keynes to Poole trains for tomorrow, Sunday 16 November. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Changes | Tickets |
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| 04:11 Milton Keynes | 5h39 | 09:50 Poole | 0 changesdirect | |
| 05:39 Milton Keynes | 4h54 | 10:33 Poole | 0 changesdirect | |
| 06:10 Milton Keynes | 4h31 | 10:41 Poole | 0 changesdirect | |
| 06:38 Milton Keynes | 4h12 | 10:50 Poole | 0 changesdirect | |
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Journey information
Overview: Train from Milton Keynes to Poole
United KingdomUnited Kingdom
Trains from Milton Keynes to Poole run on average 6 times per day, taking around 3h 48m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at £26 if you book in advance.
The earliest train runs at 03:30, the last at 20:40. The fastest train covers the 170 km distance in 4h 5m.
Distance 170 km |
Average train duration 3h 48m |
Cheapest ticket price £26 |
Trains per day 6 |
Fastest train 4h 5m |
First train 03:30 |
Last train 20:40 |
Train companies: South Western Railway from Milton Keynes to Poole trainsSouth Western Railway trains will get you between Milton Keynes and Poole from £26. With over 1000 travel companies on Omio, you can find the best train times and tickets for your trip.
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FAQs: Milton Keynes to Poole train
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Milton Keynes 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.
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Important Stations and Airports in Milton Keynes and Poole
Shopping
Parking
Dining
ATM
Accessibility
WC
Ticket Office
Bike Parking
Bike Rental
Car Rental
Information Desk
- Opening hours: Monday - Friday 04:45 - 22:00 Saturday 06:00 - 22:00 Sunday 06:45 - 21:30 Peak demand is 0700-1000 1630-1830 Mon-Fri
- Type of shops available: Convenience store Passport Photo Booth
- Car Park: Station Car Park
- Staff help available: Yes
- Step free access coverage: Yes
- Accessible car park equipment: Wheelchair users may require assistance using car park equipment at this station
- Accessible public telephones: Public telephones are accessible - situated on the concourse and at the front of the station outside the main entrance
- Accessible taxis: Accessible taxis are available
- Accessible ticket machines: There are accessible ticket machines at this station
- Accessible toilets: Yes
- Ramp for train access: Yes
- Wheelchairs available: Yes
- Impaired mobility set down / pick up points available: Yes
- Toilets Location: The toilets are located on 1 and 3. Please be advised the non-accessible toilets on Platforms 1 and 2 are locked out of use until further notice. The National key toilets are located on the Main Concourse (operated by a RADAR key), Platform 1 and Platform 3. A RADAR key is available from station staff upon request. Passengers in possession of a RADAR key can access the toilets at all times. The toilet facilities are available: Monday - Sunday 05:00-23:00.
- National key toilets: Yes
- Baby changing facilities: Yes
- Storage sheltered: Yes
- Storage location: Front of station
- Storage CCTV: Yes
- Information available from staff: Yes - from help point,Yes - from ticket office
- Helpline Contact: 0800 0248 997
- Passenger Information Systems: Departure screens, Announcements, Arrival screens
WifiParking
Lounge
Lost and Found OfficeTicket OfficeBike Parking- Opening hours: Monday - Friday 06:35 - 10:00 Saturday Closed Sunday Closed
- Car Park: Station Car Park
- Storage sheltered: No
- Storage CCTV: Yes
- Location for Rail Replacement Services: To Bournemouth: Station Road opposite The Avocet pub To Poole: Station Road outside The Avocet pub
WifiParkingDiningATM
TaxisAccessibilityWC
HotelLost and Found OfficeTicket OfficeBike ParkingBike Rental- Opening hours: Monday - Friday 05:55 - 19:00 Saturday 07:00 - 18:00 Sunday 09:00 - 19:00
- Car Park: Station Car Park
- 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
- Toilets Location: The toilets are located in the Booking Hall and in the Waiting Room on Platform 1. The National key toilets are located in the Main Booking Hall; these toilets are operated by a radar key. A radar key is available from station staff upon request. A 'National Key Scheme' key [RADAR] can be purchased by contacting the following. Address: 12 City Forum, 250 City Road, London, EC1V 8AF. Tel: 020 7250 3222. Minicom: 020 7250 4119. Fax: 020 7250 0212. Email: [email protected]
- National key toilets: Yes
- Baby changing facilities: No
- Storage sheltered: Yes
- Storage CCTV: No
- Location for Rail Replacement Services: Station forecourt, off Serpentine Road
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