Poole to Southampton by train
Southampton lies 46 km (29 mi) north-east of Poole, in the same time zone. What the numbers say about getting there.
By rail the journey is about 26 min at the speeds typical of United Kingdom rail, over roughly 56 km (35 mi) of track; the operator’s timetable is the number that counts.
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| Poole | Southampton | |
|---|---|---|
| Country | United Kingdom | United Kingdom |
| Population | 151,500 | 269,781 |
| Elevation | 6 m (20 ft) | 19 m (62 ft) |
| Time now | UTC+1 (Europe/London) | UTC+1 (Europe/London) |
| Stations on record | Hamworthy railway station, Poole railway station, Parkstone railway station | Southampton Central railway station, Totton railway station, Redbridge railway station |
| Postal codes | BH15 | SO15 |
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Common questions
How far is Southampton from Poole?
46 km (29 mi) in a straight line, north-east of Poole; by road roughly 56 km (35 mi).
How long does it take to get from Poole to Southampton by train?
About 26 min, estimated from distance and typical speeds. Timetables and traffic decide the real figure.
Is there a time difference between Poole and Southampton?
No, both are on Europe/London at the moment.
Where these facts come from
- GeoNames (CC BY 4.0): population, elevation, time zone, postal codes
- Wikidata (CC0): area, sister cities, visitor numbers, heritage listings, stations and ports
- OurAirports (public domain): airports, runways
- Natural Earth (public domain): map outlines
Data compiled 13 September 2026. Hotel figures are from our booking partner’s catalogue on that date. Journey times on this page are estimates from distance, not timetables; check the operator before you rely on one.