Canterbury to Poole Trains

Canterbury to Poole trains

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Trip Overview

The average train between Canterbury and Poole takes 3h 44m and the fastest train takes 3h 13m. 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.

3h 44m
Duration: 186 mi
Distance: £95
Average price: Hourly
Frequency

Train via London

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3h 57m

£78–156

Canterbury to Poole train times

Trains run hourly between Canterbury and Poole. The earliest departure is at 5:18 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Canterbury is at 10:23 PM which arrives into Poole at 7:58 AM. All services require a transfer at London St Pancras International and take an average of 3h 44m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Tuesday, October 20, 2026

9:23 PM → 12:36 AM
Arrives next day
3h 13m • 2 changes
10:23 PM → 7:58 AM
Arrives next day
9h 35m • 2 changes

Departing Wednesday, October 21, 2026

5:18 AM → 9:23 AM
4h 5m • 2 changes
6:11 AM → 9:47 AM
3h 35m • 2 changes
6:48 AM → 10:15 AM
3h 27m • 2 changes
7:19 AM → 10:38 AM
3h 19m • 2 changes
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Departing Thursday, October 22, 2026

5:18 AM → 9:23 AM
4h 5m • 2 changes
6:11 AM → 9:47 AM
3h 35m • 2 changes
6:48 AM → 10:15 AM
3h 27m • 2 changes
7:19 AM → 10:38 AM
3h 19m • 2 changes
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Departing Friday, October 23, 2026

5:18 AM → 9:23 AM
4h 5m • 2 changes
6:11 AM → 9:47 AM
3h 35m • 2 changes
6:48 AM → 10:15 AM
3h 27m • 2 changes
7:19 AM → 10:38 AM
3h 19m • 2 changes
Show more

Frequently asked questions

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