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4.6The cheapest and fastest trains from Poole to London Gatwick Airport
Cheapest price
£40
Average price
£40
Fastest journey
3 h 29 m
Average duration
3 h 32 m
Trains per day
2
Distance
136 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Poole to London Gatwick Airport is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid travelling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Poole to London Gatwick Airport will cost around £40 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap train tickets today for only £40.
Of the 2 trains that leave Poole for London Gatwick Airport every day 2 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
These direct trains cover the 136 km distance in an average of 3 h 32 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 3 h 29 m .
The slowest trains will take 3 h 35 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 train and coach for Poole to London Gatwick Airport
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Poole to London Gatwick Airport among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the coach with prices starting from £11. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 2h 45m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a coach costs an average of £11, and a train costs an average of £21.
Distance: 136 km
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3h 15m Average total duration Fastest 2h 45m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 4h 29m Average total duration 3h 59m Onboard + 30m Additional time* |
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Live departures
Poole to London Gatwick Airport train times
The table below shows live departures for Poole to London Gatwick Airport trains for today, Tuesday 2 December. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Changes | Tickets |
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| 09:07 Poole | 2h42 | 11:49 London Gatwick Airport | 0 changesdirect | |
| 15:07 Poole | 3h32 | 18:39 London Gatwick Airport | 0 changesdirect | |
| Wednesday 3 December | |||||
| 07:04 Poole | 3h35 | 10:39 London Gatwick Airport | 0 changesdirect | |
| 07:41 Poole | 3h29 | 11:10 London Gatwick Airport | 0 changesdirect | |
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Journey information
Overview: Train from Poole to London Gatwick Airport
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Trains from Poole to London Gatwick Airport run on average 8 times per day, taking around 2h 45m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at £21 but you can travel from only £11 by coach.
The earliest train runs at 06:32, the last at 13:41. The fastest train covers the 136 km distance in 2h 41m.
Distance 136 km |
Average train duration 2h 45m |
Cheapest ticket price £21 |
Trains per day 8 |
Fastest train 2h 41m |
First train 06:32 |
Last train 13:41 |
Train companies: South Western Railway, Southern from Poole to London Gatwick Airport trainsSouth Western Railway, Southern trains will get you between Poole and London Gatwick Airport from £11. With over 1000 travel companies on Omio, you can find the best train times and tickets for your trip.
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FAQs: Poole to London Gatwick Airport train
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Poole to London Gatwick Airport 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 London Gatwick Airport, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.
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Important Stations and Airports in Poole and London Gatwick Airport
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- 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
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Bike 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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