The average train between Gillingham and Poole takes 2h 40m and the fastest train takes 1h 59m. There is a train service every few hours from Gillingham 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 Gillingham and Poole. The earliest departure is at 5:36 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Gillingham is at 11:43 PM which arrives into Poole at 7:23 AM. All services require a transfer at Salisbury and take an average of 2h 40m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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No, there is no direct train from Gillingham to Poole. However, there are services departing from Gillingham station and arriving at Poole station via Salisbury. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 40m.
Gillingham to Poole train services, operated by South Western Railway, depart from Gillingham (Dorset) station.
Gillingham to Poole train services, operated by South Western Railway, arrive at Poole station.
Book your Gillingham to Poole train tickets online with South Western Railway and Great Western Railway (GWR).
The distance between Gillingham and Poole is 41.5 km. The road distance is 129 km.
You can take a train from Gillingham (Dorset) to Poole via Salisbury and Southampton Central in around 2h 22m.