The cheapest and fastest trains from Stoke-on-Trent to Poole
Cheapest price
£72
Average price
£119
Fastest journey
4 h 32 m
Average duration
4 h 33 m
Trains per day
2
Distance
255 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Stoke-on-Trent to Poole is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid travelling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Stoke-on-Trent to Poole will cost around £119 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap train tickets today for only £72.
Of the 2 trains that leave Stoke-on-Trent for Poole 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 255 km distance in an average of 4 h 33 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 4 h 32 m .
The slowest trains will take 4 h 33 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 Stoke-on-Trent to Poole
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Stoke-on-Trent to Poole among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the coach with prices starting from £39. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 4h 21m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a coach costs an average of £39, and a train costs an average of £58.
Distance: 255 km
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£99 Average Price | £51 Average Price Cheapest |
4h 51m Average total duration Fastest 4h 21m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 10h 17m Average total duration 9h 47m Onboard + 30m Additional time* |
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Live departures
Stoke-on-Trent to Poole train times
The table below shows live departures for Stoke-on-Trent to Poole trains for today, Monday 10 November. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Changes | Tickets |
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![]() | 08:04 Stoke-on-Trent | 4h33 | 12:37 Poole | 0 changesdirect | |
![]() | 08:10 Stoke-on-Trent | 4h27 | 12:37 Poole | 0 changesdirect | |
| Tuesday 11 November | |||||
![]() | 07:04 Stoke-on-Trent | 4h32 | 11:36 Poole | 0 changesdirect | |
This is the last train of the day. | |||||
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Journey information
Overview: Train from Stoke-on-Trent to Poole
Trains from Stoke-on-Trent to Poole run on average 6 times per day, taking around 4h 21m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at £58 but you can travel from only £39 by coach.
The earliest train runs at 04:57, the last at 22:53. The fastest train covers the 255 km distance in 4h 27m.
Distance 255 km |
Average train duration 4h 21m |
Cheapest ticket price £58 |
Trains per day 6 |
Fastest train 4h 27m |
First train 04:57 |
Last train 22:53 |
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FAQs: Stoke-on-Trent to Poole train
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Stoke-on-Trent 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 Stoke-on-Trent and Poole
- Opening hours: Monday - Friday 05:55 - 20:00 Saturday 06:25 - 19:30 Sunday 08:55 - 20:30
- Car Park: Stoke on Trent Car Park 3 (Adjacent to Platform 2/3)
- Staff help available: Yes
- Step free access coverage: Yes
- Step free access note: This station has step-free access to all platforms / the platform
- Accessible car park equipment: Wheelchair users may require assistance using car park equipment at this station
- Accessible taxis: By the North end of platform 1
- Accessible ticket machines: There are no 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 accessible toilets are located on Platform 1 and 2. The National key toilet is located on Platform 1; these toilets are operated by a radar key.
- National key toilets: No
- Baby changing facilities: Yes
- Waiting rooms location: Platforms 1 & 2
- Storage sheltered: Yes
- Storage location: all platforms
- Storage CCTV: Yes
- Information available from staff: Yes - from help point,Yes - from information point,Yes - from ticket office
- Passenger Information Systems: Departure screens, Announcements, Arrival screens
- Location for Rail Replacement Services: Rail replacement coach services can be found at the front of the station.
- 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
- 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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