The average train between Canterbury and Poole takes 3h 41m and the fastest train takes 3h 12m. There is a train service every few hours from Canterbury to Poole. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.
Trains run hourly between Canterbury and Poole. The earliest departure is at 5:20 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Canterbury is at 10:23 PM which arrives into Poole at 7:57 AM. All services require a transfer at London St Pancras International and take an average of 3h 41m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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Want to know about travelling from Canterbury to Poole? We have put together a list of the most frequently asked questions from our users such as: What is the cheapest mode of transport? What is the quickest option? How much do tickets usually cost? and many more.
No, there is no direct train from Canterbury to Poole. However, there are services departing from Canterbury station and arriving at Poole station via London St Pancras Intl. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 41m.
Canterbury to Poole train services, operated by Southeastern, depart from Canterbury West station.
Canterbury to Poole train services, operated by Southeastern, arrive at Poole station.
Book your Canterbury to Poole train tickets online with Southeastern, London Underground (Tube) and South Western Railway.
The distance between Canterbury and Poole is 223.4 km. The road distance is 299 km.
You can take a train from Canterbury West to Poole via London St Pancras International, Euston station, Waterloo Station, and London Waterloo in around 3h 45m.