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Gillingham to Poole trains

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Trip Overview

The average train between Gillingham and Poole takes 4h 20m and the fastest train takes 3h 32m. 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.

4h 20m
Duration
147 mi
Distance
£72
Average price
Hourly
Frequency

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  1. Take the train from Gillingham (Kent) to London Bridgetrain train Rainham / ...
  2. Take the train from London Waterloo to Pooletrain train London Waterloo - Weymouth / ...
4h 18m
£59–121

Gillingham to Poole train times

Trains run hourly between Gillingham and Poole. The earliest departure is at 5:29 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Gillingham is at 11:20 PM which arrives into Poole at 9:00 AM. All services require a transfer at London Bridge and take an average of 4h 20m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Sunday, October 11, 2026

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    SoutheasternSouthernSouth Western RailwaySouth Western Railway4h 22m • 3 changes

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    SoutheasternSouthernSouth Western RailwaySouth Western Railway3h 52m • 3 changes

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    SoutheasternSouthernSouth Western RailwaySouth Western Railway4h 22m • 3 changes

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    SoutheasternSouthernSouth Western RailwaySouth Western Railway3h 52m • 3 changes
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Departing Monday, October 12, 2026

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    SoutheasternSouthernSouth Western RailwaySouth Western Railway3h 54m • 3 changes

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    SoutheasternSouthernSouth Western RailwaySouth Western Railway3h 46m • 3 changes

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    SoutheasternSouthernSouth Western RailwaySouth Western Railway3h 45m • 3 changes

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    SoutheasternSouthernSouth Western RailwaySouth Western Railway4h 16m • 3 changes
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Departing Tuesday, October 13, 2026

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    SoutheasternSouthernSouth Western RailwaySouth Western Railway3h 54m • 3 changes

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    SoutheasternSouthernSouth Western RailwaySouth Western Railway3h 46m • 3 changes

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    SoutheasternSouthernSouth Western RailwaySouth Western Railway3h 45m • 3 changes

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    SoutheasternSouthernSouth Western RailwaySouth Western Railway4h 16m • 3 changes
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Departing Wednesday, October 14, 2026

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    SoutheasternSouthernSouth Western RailwaySouth Western Railway3h 54m • 3 changes

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    SoutheasternSouthernSouth Western RailwaySouth Western Railway3h 46m • 3 changes

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    SoutheasternSouthernSouth Western RailwaySouth Western Railway3h 45m • 3 changes

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    SoutheasternSouthernSouth Western RailwaySouth Western Railway4h 16m • 3 changes
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Frequently asked questions

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  • Distance: 147 mi
  • Duration: 4h 20m

What companies run services between Gillingham, England and Poole, England?

You can take a train from Gillingham (Kent) to Poole via London Bridge, London Bridge Station, Waterloo Station / York Road, and London Waterloo in around 4h 18m.

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