The average train between Herne Bay and Poole takes 4h 30m and the fastest train takes 3h 48m. There is a train service every few hours from Herne Bay 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 Herne Bay and Poole. The earliest departure is at 4:52 AM at night, and the last departure from Herne Bay is at 10:45 PM which arrives into Poole at 10:33 AM. All services require a transfer at London Victoria and take an average of 4h 30m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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No, there is no direct train from Herne Bay to Poole. However, there are services departing from Herne Bay station and arriving at Poole station via London Victoria. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 30m.
Herne Bay to Poole train services, operated by Southeastern, depart from Herne Bay station.
Herne Bay to Poole train services, operated by Southeastern, arrive at Poole station.
Book your Herne Bay to Poole train tickets online with Southeastern, Southern and South Western Railway.
The distance between Herne Bay and Poole is 229.6 km. The road distance is 280 km.
You can take a train from Herne Bay to Poole via London Victoria and Clapham Junction in around 4h 23m.