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Compare train and coach for Poole to Carshalton
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Poole to Carshalton among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the coach with prices starting from £23. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 2h 27m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a coach costs an average of £23, and a train costs an average of £108.
Distance: 146 km
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£108 Average Price | £31 Average Price Cheapest |
2h 57m Average total duration Fastest 2h 27m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 4h 53m Average total duration 4h 23m Onboard + 30m Additional time* |
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Journey information
Overview: Train from Poole to Carshalton
United KingdomUnited Kingdom
Trains from Poole to Carshalton run on average 6 times per day, taking around 2h 27m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at £108 but you can travel from only £23 by coach.
The earliest train runs at 06:15, the last at 22:15. The fastest train covers the 146 km distance in 2h 29m.
Fares are the lowest economy prices found on Omio. Early booking often means lower prices. Prices change daily and are subject to availability. Discount cards, coach trips, and booking fees are not included.
Price information
Cheapest alternative travel mode
Coach from £23
Distance 146 km |
Average train duration 2h 27m |
Cheapest ticket price £108 |
Trains per day 6 |
Fastest train 2h 29m |
First train 06:15 |
Last train 22:15 |
Fares are the lowest economy prices found on Omio. Early booking often means lower prices. Prices change daily and are subject to availability. Discount cards, coach trips, and booking fees are not included.
Price information
Cheapest alternative travel mode
Coach from £23
Train companies: South Western Railway from Poole to Carshalton trainsSouth Western Railway trains will get you between Poole and Carshalton from £23. With over 1000 travel companies on Omio, you can find the best train times and tickets for your trip.
South Western Railway
About
South Western Railway is a train operating company in the United Kingdom, providing services in the south and south-west of England. It operates a variety of train types, including high-speed trains, local stopping services, and suburban commuter trains. It also offers a range of ticket types, including Advance, Off-Peak, and Super Off-Peak tickets. Onboard facilities include free Wi-Fi, power sockets, and a range of food and drink options. The most popular routes for South Western Railway include London Waterloo to Portsmouth Harbour, London Waterloo to Weymouth, and London Waterloo to Bournemouth.
Luggage & cancellation policy
Average Duration
2h 29m
Cheapest Price
£108
South Western Railway frequency
6 a day
Luggage included
2 pieces of luggage included in ticket price
Luggage storage
Overhead racks and designated luggage areas at end of carriages
Cancellation Policy
Refund depends on ticket type and timing of cancellation
Refund
Full refund if train is cancelled by operator
Amenities on board the train
Wifi
Food sold onboard
Cafe bar service with hot and cold drinks, snacks, sandwiches
Seat reservation
Seat reservations available for a fee, free for some ticket types
Toilets
USB plugs
Accessibility
Wheelchair spaces, accessible toilets, ramps for boarding, assistance service available
Pets
Small pets travel free, dogs must be on lead
Quiet zone
FAQs: Poole to Carshalton train
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Poole to Carshalton 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 Carshalton, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.
A visit to Carshalton can be enjoyable over a weekend, allowing you to explore its parks, historic sites, and local attractions comfortably.
The train distance from Poole to Carshalton is 146 km.
The train journey from Poole to Carshalton offers a mix of urban and rural scenery, passing through picturesque countryside and charming towns in southern England, making parts of the trip quite scenic.
The train journey from Poole to Carshalton covers a distance of 146 km and takes approximately 2h 29m. Trains run 6 per day.
Booking trains from Poole to Carshalton in advance is advisable, especially during peak travel seasons or for long journeys, to ensure availability and secure better fares.
The first train from Poole to Carshalton leaves at 6:15.
The cost of a train ticket from Poole to Carshalton can vary. The cheapest tickets are usually available from £108, while the average price tends to be around £108.
The last train from Poole to Carshalton departs at 22:15.
Trains from Poole to Carshalton run approximately 6 times per day.
The cheapest way to get from Poole to Carshalton is by coach, costing approximately £23.
Unfortunately, there is no direct train service currently available from Poole to Carshalton.
The train station in Poole that goes to Carshalton is Poole station (POO), and it arrives at Carshalton station (CSH).
There is no night train service from Poole to Carshalton.
Currently, there is no high-speed train service from Poole to Carshalton.
Yes, you can take the train from Poole to Carshalton.
A day trip from Poole to Carshalton is not feasible as the journey takes 2h 29m. However, there are 6 trains available per day.
To get from Poole to Carshalton, you can choose from several travel options including train and coach.
popular train stations
Important Stations and Airports in Poole and Carshalton
Poole
Carshalton
The major train station for departures in Poole is Poole. Find all the information you need to know about services, amenities and connections at Poole for your trip from Poole to Carshalton.
Amenities at train station
Wifi
Parking
Dining
ATM
Taxis
Accessibility
WC
Hotel
Lost and Found Office
Ticket Office
Bike Parking
Bike Rentalinformation
Ticket Office Hours
- Opening hours: Monday - Friday 05:55 - 19:00 Saturday 07:00 - 18:00 Sunday 09:00 - 19:00
Distance to city center
1 kmParking
- Car Park: Station Car Park
Accessibility
- 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
WC
- 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
Bike Parking
- Storage sheltered: Yes
- Storage CCTV: No
Public transport options for Poole
- Location for Rail Replacement Services: Station forecourt, off Serpentine Road
The major train station for arrivals in Carshalton is Carshalton. Find all the information you need to know about services, amenities and connections at Carshalton for your journey to Carshalton from Poole.
Amenities at train station
WifiParkingDiningAccessibilityWC
LoungeLost and Found OfficeTicket OfficeBike Parkinginformation
Ticket Office Hours
- Opening hours: Monday - Friday 06:00 - 19:45 Saturday 08:00 - 15:00 Sunday 09:00 - 17:00
Parking
- Car Park: Station Car Park
Accessibility
- Staff help available: Yes
- Step free access coverage: Yes
- Step free access note: This is a Category A station: Step free access to both platforms via lifts. Platform 2 also has step free access via side gate. Assistance Meeting Point is the station entrance.
- Accessible ticket machines: There are accessible ticket machines at this station
- Accessible ticket machines note: All Southern ticket machines are able to sell tickets with Disabled Persons Railcard discounts. Ticket machines are of an accessible design, however their location and the station itself may not be so please check the station access note for further details
- Accessible toilets: Yes
- Ramp for train access: Yes
- Wheelchairs available: No
- Impaired mobility set down / pick up points available: Yes
WC
- National key toilets: Yes
- Baby changing facilities: Yes
Lounge
- Waiting rooms location: Heated and step free waiting rooms are available on each platform
Bike Parking
- Storage location: At the front of the station next to the ticket office
- Storage CCTV: Yes
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