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Trains from Colchester (COL) to Poole (POO)

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36

train journeys
per day

148

miles (239 kms)

3hrs 53 mins

fastest journey

04:43 / 23:29

first / last train

0

direct trains (2 or 4 changes)

5

operators run

6

routes

Trains from Colchester (COL) to Poole (POO)

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On a typical weekday there are 36 scheduled rail journeys between Colchester and Poole , with 0 of them being direct trains. There are also a further 36 possible journeys which require a change.

The distance by rail from Colchester to Poole is approximately 148 miles (239 kilometres). The average train journey takes about 4hrs 28 mins.

Elizabeth Line, Abellio Greater Anglia, South Western Railway, CrossCountry, GWR are the main train operating companies running services between Colchester and Poole.

There are 6 possible routes with the shortest and most direct being Colchester to Poole. The fastest journey time on this route takes 3hrs 53 mins.

Journeys from Colchester to Poole Today

  • Mon 29th Apr
    04:43
    4 hrs 40 mins 2 changes
    09:23
    Colchester
    Poole
    Colchester to Poole
  • Mon 29th Apr
    05:33
    4 hrs 10 mins 2 changes
    09:43
    Colchester
    Poole
    Colchester to Poole
  • Mon 29th Apr
    06:30
    3 hrs 43 mins 3 changes
    10:13
    Colchester
    Poole
    Colchester to Poole
  • Mon 29th Apr
    06:35
    4 hrs 1 min 2 changes
    10:36
    Colchester
    Poole
    Colchester to Poole
  • Mon 29th Apr
    07:05
    4 hrs 8 mins 2 changes - overtaken train
    11:13
    Colchester
    Poole
    Colchester to Poole
  • Mon 29th Apr
    07:08
    4 hrs 5 mins 2 changes
    11:13
    Colchester
    Poole
    Colchester to Poole
  • Mon 29th Apr
    07:13
    4 hrs 3 changes
    11:13
    Colchester
    Poole
    Colchester to Poole
  • Mon 29th Apr
    07:46
    3 hrs 50 mins 2 changes
    11:36
    Colchester
    Poole
    Colchester to Poole
  • Mon 29th Apr
    08:08
    4 hrs 5 mins 2 changes - overtaken train
    12:13
    Colchester
    Poole
    Colchester to Poole
  • Mon 29th Apr
    08:15
    3 hrs 58 mins 3 changes
    12:13
    Colchester
    Poole
    Colchester to Poole
  • Mon 29th Apr
    08:35
    4 hrs 1 min 2 changes
    12:36
    Colchester
    Poole
    Colchester to Poole
  • Mon 29th Apr
    09:14
    3 hrs 59 mins 2 changes
    13:13
    Colchester
    Poole
    Colchester to Poole
  • Mon 29th Apr
    09:33
    4 hrs 5 mins 2 changes
    13:38
    Colchester
    Poole
    Colchester to Poole
  • Mon 29th Apr
    10:12
    4 hrs 2 mins 2 changes
    14:14
    Colchester
    Poole
    Colchester to Poole
  • Mon 29th Apr
    10:43
    3 hrs 53 mins 2 changes
    14:36
    Colchester
    Poole
    Colchester to Poole
  • Mon 29th Apr
    11:12
    4 hrs 1 min 2 changes
    15:13
    Colchester
    Poole
    Colchester to Poole
  • Mon 29th Apr
    11:43
    3 hrs 53 mins 2 changes
    15:36
    Colchester
    Poole
    Colchester to Poole
  • Mon 29th Apr
    12:11
    4 hrs 2 mins 2 changes
    16:13
    Colchester
    Poole
    Colchester to Poole
  • Mon 29th Apr
    12:43
    3 hrs 53 mins 2 changes
    16:36
    Colchester
    Poole
    Colchester to Poole
  • Mon 29th Apr
    13:12
    4 hrs 4 mins 2 changes
    17:16
    Colchester
    Poole
    Colchester to Poole

About Colchester Station

Station name Colchester (COL)
Address Colchester [North] station, Station Approach Road, Colchester, Essex, CO1 1XD
Managed by LE

Ticket Office

Ticket Office Hours Monday to Friday 05:00 - 22:00
Saturday 05:30 - 21:00
Sunday 06:00 - 21:00
Ticket on Departure Available
From Ticket Machines Yes
From ticket office Yes

Other Facilities

Toilets Available
Baby change Available
Showers Unavailable
Waiting Room Available
WiFi Available
ATM Machine Available

About Poole Station

Station name Poole (POO)
Address Poole station, Serpentine Road, Poole, Dorset, BH15 2BQ
Managed by SW

Ticket Office

Ticket Office Hours Monday to Friday 05:55 - 19:00
Saturday 07:00 - 18:00
Sunday 09:00 - 19:00
Ticket on Departure Available
From Ticket Machines Yes
From ticket office Yes

Other Facilities

Toilets Available
Baby change Unavailable
Showers Unavailable
Waiting Room Unavailable
WiFi Available
ATM Machine Available

Frequently asked questions about trains between Colchester and Poole

The travel time between Colchester and Poole by train varies depending on the type of train and the route, but the average journey time is 4hrs 28 mins & the fastest journey takes 3hrs 53 mins.

The departure and arrival times for trains between Colchester and Poole vary depending on the day of the week and the type of train. Generally, there are around 36 departures and arrivals throughout the day. The first departure is 04:43, and the last train of the day leaves at 23:29.

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Amenities on trains between Colchester and Poole can include free Wi-Fi, power outlets, onboard catering, and comfortable seating.

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No, unfortunately there are no direct trains between Colchester & Poole. owever, there are 36 possible journeys which require a change.

Elizabeth Line, Abellio Greater Anglia, South Western Railway, CrossCountry, GWR are the main train operating companies running services between Colchester and Poole.

Yes, you can bring luggage on board trains between Colchester and Poole, but there may be limits on the number of bags or the size and weight of your luggage.