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Trip Summary
There are usually 4 daily train trips available from Great Yarmouth to Poole. Traveling by train from Great Yarmouth to Poole usually takes 10 hours and 21 minutes, but the fastest Greater Anglia + Connections train can make the trip in 6 hours and 18 minutes.
| Distance | 206 mi (331 km) |
| Fastest train | 6h 18m |
| Lowest price | $130.70 |
| Most frequent service | Greater Anglia + Connections |
| Train lines | 1 |
Which train should you take from Great Yarmouth to Poole?
Greater Anglia + Connections is the one and only train line which connects Great Yarmouth to Poole. However, there are 4 trains per day to choose from.
| Train | Daily Trips | Avg. Time | Avg. Price |
|---|---|---|---|
| Greater Anglia + Connections | 4 | 10h 22m | $130.70 |
Greater Anglia + Connections train tickets from Great Yarmouth to Poole start from $131, and on average cost . Daily there are 4 Greater Anglia + Connections schedules to Poole. Greater Anglia + Connections in Great Yarmouth leaves from Great Yarmouth Station . And in Poole trains arrive at Poole Train Station .
From Great Yarmouth to Poole train travel on Greater Anglia + Connections takes 10 hours and 22 minutes. If you are looking to get to Poole faster, Greater Anglia + Connections offers more express schedule options with a travel time of 6 hours and 18 minutes.
If you're considering a weeked trip, Greater Anglia + Connections offers 4 schedules for you to choose from. You can expect to pay for a one-way train ticket to Poole.
Frequently Asked Questions
The distance between Great Yarmouth and Poole is approximately 206 miles, or 331 kilometers. The average train journey between these two cities takes 10 hours and 21 minutes, although the absolute fastest you could get there is 6 hours and 18 minutes.
Looking for ways to pass the time? Most trains are equipped with Wi-Fi, which means you can stream music, browse social media or get some work done during your ride. That said, in case your train has a spotty signal, or is among the few without Wi-Fi, we also recommend downloading TV shows and movies to your mobile device in advance of your trip. That way the ride will fly by whatever the Wi-Fi situation.
Trains departing from Great Yarmouth to Poole tend to have the most passengers on Sunday. With higher demand ticket prices also tend to be higher on Sunday. If you are trying to snag a cheap train tickets or just want an emptier train you'll have better luck by booking travel departing on Sunday as the least number of people tend to travel then.
The earliest train departs Great Yarmouth at 1:00pm while the last train of the day leaves at 11:00pm. To see all scheduled departure times, use the search function on this page to get the full schedule for your specific travel dates.
There are 4 scheduled trains on most days. Unfortunately, none of them are direct connections, so you will need to disembark from your original train and board a connecting train during your journey. Don't forget to bring your carry-on luggage when you switch trains. In some instances, you may also be responsible for transferring your own checked baggage.
City Information
Poole
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Image credit: Unsplash
Image credit: Unsplash
Endless golden, sandy beaches on the south coast of England characterize the popular destination of Poole. After its neighbor, Bournemouth, the coastal town is the second-largest in Dorset. Many travelers head to Poole to spend long, sunny summer days on one of its beaches. Sandbanks Beach is one of the most beloved, with a unique location on a small peninsula at the mouth of Poole Harbor. Gorgeous landscapes, excellent kitesurfing, soft sand, and a lively promenade make this beach the ultimate summer destination.
Poole still offers plenty to do if you visit outside of sunbathing months. Its vibrant quayside is filled with fantastic restaurants and trendy bars, and the highstreets offer boutique and local shopping experiences. Poole also serves as a gateway to the UNESCO World Heritage Site of the Jurassic Coast. Many public transport options provide access to this breathtaking geological and archaeological site.
Since it's a popular spot for locals and visitors alike, Poole can be reached by many forms of travel for those without cars. Poole is only 2.5 hours from London by train on the South West Train line, and frequent trips on Megabus and National Express from London also arrive roughly every hour at peak season.
Station Information
Where is the train station in Great Yarmouth?
Main departure station: Great Yarmouth Station
There is one train station in Great Yarmouth.
All train stations in Great Yarmouth:
Great Yarmouth Station
Where is the train station in Poole?
Image credit: Elliott Brown
Link to image attributionMain arrival station: Poole Train Station
Trains to Poole arrive at the train station along Serpentine Road, opposite the expansive Dolphin Shopping Centre. The station includes a small building with seating and a coffee shop, but it is not open past the evenings. However, the platforms do offer covered outdoor seating if you're catching a later train. Stop in the mall for additional amenities, including shops and restaurants. The train station is just a short walk from Poole's primary bus station. Poole is one of the stops on South Western Railway's Main Line from London to Weymouth, and connections in either of these cities open up further rail travel to destinations throughout the United Kingdom.
All train stations in Poole:
Poole Train Station
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