Leicester to Poole by train

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Overview: trains from Leicester to Poole

Find the key information for travelling by train from Leicester to Poole, including journey times, fares and operators serving the route. Compare your options and plan the journey that works for you with Rail Europe.

First train 04:45 View journey
Last train 22:52 View journey
Avg changes 1
Fastest journey 4hr 2m View journey
Distance (km) 221
Trains / day 53 View all
Cheapest journey £77.57 View journey
Avg journey time 5hr 7m
Train operators 6

Leicester to Poole by train

Gearing up for an adventure by rail from Leicester to Poole? Read on for essential information about this journey, which spans 221 kilometres.

Train cost from Leicester to Poole

Ready to book tickets from Leicester to Poole? Start by comparing all the upcoming trains in just a few clicks with Rail Europe. Here is what you can expect from fares along this specific route:

  • The cheapest tickets between Leicester and Poole typically run £77.57.

  • If you wait until 30 days before the departure date to book, ticket prices can hit .

  • If you wait until 7 days before the departure date to book, ticket prices can increase to .

  • You can book travel between these two destinations 5 months in advance.

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Leicester to Poole departure frequency and train timetable

With 53 trains scheduled on this journey daily and trains leaving the station every 15 minutes, travellers have a number of options to choose from. If you are travelling on a weekday, the earliest train you can catch is at 04:45 and the last one is at 22:52. If you are travelling during the weekend, the earliest train you can catch is at 04:45, with the last one at 21:54.

Train duration for trips from Leicester to Poole

The swiftest journey time on this route is 4 hours and 2 minutes, crossing a total distance of 221 kilometres.

How early can you book train tickets from Leicester to Poole?

Tickets on this route typically go on sale 5 months in advance. Booking early gives you access to the most competitive prices and ample seating options.

Learn even more about travelling from Leicester to Poole by train

Need more information on travelling through Europe by train? Head to our help articles for details on everything from booking to navigating stations and understanding different ticket types. Then review the travel ideas we’ve compiled in our city guide: Poole.

FAQs about the train journey from Leicester to Poole

Want to know more about your journey from Leicester to Poole? We've compiled some of the most frequently asked questions by our customers to help you plan your journey.

The train route from Leicester to Poole covers 221 kilometres.

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Child and youth passengers

The definition of "Child" and "Youth" varies by country and operator. This is why we ask for the age of young passengers.

Sometimes children below a certain age can travel without a seat for free. If you want to guarantee a seat for child passengers, enter '6' as the age of the child.

Read more about child and youth passenger ages. See also youth discounts and railcards.