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4.6The cheapest and fastest trains from Salisbury to Poole
Cheapest price
£28
Average price
£33
Fastest journey
1 h 41 m
Average duration
1 h 44 m
Trains per day
3
Distance
42 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Salisbury to Poole is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid travelling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Salisbury to Poole will cost around £33 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap train tickets today for only £28.
Of the 3 trains that leave Salisbury for Poole every day 3 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
These direct trains cover the 42 km distance in an average of 1 h 44 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 1 h 41 m .
The slowest trains will take 1 h 47 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 Salisbury to Poole
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Salisbury to Poole among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the coach with prices starting from £17. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 1h 33m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a coach costs an average of £17, and a train costs an average of £18.
Distance: 42 km
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2h 3m Average total duration Fastest 1h 33m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 4h 15m Average total duration 3h 45m Onboard + 30m Additional time* |
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Live departures
Salisbury to Poole train times
The table below shows live departures for Salisbury to Poole trains for tomorrow, Thursday 6 November. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Changes | Tickets |
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| 04:39 Salisbury | 1h44 | 06:23 Poole | 0 changesdirect | |
| 07:50 Salisbury | 1h47 | 09:37 Poole | 0 changesdirect | |
| 15:56 Salisbury | 1h41 | 17:37 Poole | 0 changesdirect | |
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Journey information
Overview: Train from Salisbury to Poole
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Trains from Salisbury to Poole run on average 4 times per day, taking around 1h 33m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at £18 but you can travel from only £17 by coach.
The earliest train runs at 04:16, the last at 23:03. The fastest train covers the 42 km distance in 1h 40m.
Distance 42 km |
Average train duration 1h 33m |
Cheapest ticket price £18 |
Trains per day 4 |
Fastest train 1h 40m |
First train 04:16 |
Last train 23:03 |
Train companies: South Western Railway, Great Western Rail, first_great_western from Salisbury to Poole trainsSouth Western Railway, Great Western Rail, first_great_western trains will get you between Salisbury and Poole from £17. With over 1000 travel companies on Omio, you can find the best train times and tickets for your trip.
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FAQs: Salisbury to Poole train
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Salisbury 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 Salisbury and Poole
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Information Desk
- Opening hours: Monday - Friday 05:30 - 20:00 Saturday 06:20 - 19:30 Sunday 08:10 - 20:00
- 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 step free access to all platforms. Access to platforms 5 (for trains to Cardiff and the West of England) and 6 (for some services to Basingstoke and London Waterloo) are via level access. Access to all other platforms is via a subway with steep ramps. A staff operated powered wheelchair is available for customers who have difficulty using the ramps. Please speak to our assisted travel team or a member of station staff. Please be aware that some platforms at this station have no or only partial 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: Yes
- Toilets Location: The toilets are located on Platform 2/3 and on Platform 4. The National key toilets are located on Platform 2/3 and on Platform 4; 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] The baby changing facilities are located in the toilets on Platform 4.
- National key toilets: Yes
- Baby changing facilities: Yes
- Waiting rooms location: Platforms 2, 3 and 4
- Storage sheltered: Yes
- Storage location: Car park, platform 4 and platform 6 Secure Cycle compound for Season Ticket holders
- Storage CCTV: Yes
- Information available from staff: Yes - from information point
- Helpline Contact: 0800 5282100
- Location for Rail Replacement Services: Station forecourt, off South Western Road
WifiParkingLoungeLost 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
WifiParkingDiningATMTaxisAccessibilityWCHotelLost and Found OfficeTicket OfficeBike Parking
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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