Poole to Leicester by train

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Overview: trains from Poole to Leicester

Find the key information for travelling by train from Poole to Leicester, 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 05:00 View journey
Last train 22:54 View journey
Avg changes 1
Fastest journey 4hr 13m View journey
Distance (km) 221
Trains / day 27 View all
Cheapest journey US$105.50 View journey
Avg journey time 5hr 16m
Train operators 6

Discover Poole to Leicester by train

Planning a train adventure from Poole to Leicester? To get started, check out our detailed guide to a seamless, enjoyable journey.

Cost of a train ticket between Poole and Leicester

The cheapest ticket price along this route is US$105.50. Fares naturally increase as the travel date approaches. A month out, expect prices run around , and a week out, fares can hit around on average. Tickets for this journey can be purchased 5 months in advance.

What’s included in the price of a European train ticket

When booking with Rail Europe, you will be prompted to choose the class of service before checking out. We will automatically select the most affordable option. Choosing a more elevated class will increase the cost, but also often includes a number of other perks like elaborate dining menus and extra space. It's good to know that many train operators do include luggage, Wi-Fi and other basic amenities at no extra cost. Seat reservations and meals often do incur a further cost. You can review the terms of service of each type of ticket at checkout.

Poole to Leicester departure frequency and train timetable

With 27 trains scheduled on this journey daily and trains leaving the station every 30 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 05:00 and the last one is at 22:54. If you are travelling during the weekend, the earliest train you can catch is at 06:50, with the last one at 22:50.

Poole to Leicester distance and train travel time

The total distance for this route is 221 kilometres, with the fastest trip taking 4 hours and 13 minutes.

How far in advance can you reserve train tickets between Poole and Leicester?

You can secure tickets for travel between Poole and Leicester up to 5 months in advance. The earlier you book, the better the fares.

Learn even more about travelling from Poole to Leicester 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: Leicester.

FAQs about the train journey from Poole to Leicester

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

The total distance from Poole to Leicester is 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.