Poole to Canterbury Trains

Poole to Canterbury trains

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Trip Overview

The average train between Poole and Canterbury takes 4h 3m and the fastest train takes 3h 26m. There is a train service every few hours from Poole to Canterbury. 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 3m
Duration: 186 mi
Distance: £96
Average price: Hourly
Frequency

Train via London

best

Take the train from Poole to London Waterlootrain Weymouth - London Waterloo / ...
Take the train from London St Pancras Intl to Canterbury Westtrain St Pancras International - Margate / ...

4h 9m

£79–153

Poole to Canterbury train times

Trains run hourly between Poole and Canterbury. The earliest departure is at 5:53 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Poole is at 9:43 PM which arrives into Canterbury at 7:39 AM. All services require a transfer at London Waterloo Station and take an average of 4h 3m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Tuesday, October 20, 2026

8:52 PM → 7:39 AM
Arrives next day
10h 47m • 2 changes

Departing Wednesday, October 21, 2026

5:53 AM → 9:37 AM
3h 44m • 2 changes
7:17 AM → 11:35 AM
4h 18m • 2 changes
9:08 AM → 12:34 PM
3h 26m • 2 changes
10:08 AM → 1:34 PM
3h 26m • 2 changes
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Departing Thursday, October 22, 2026

5:53 AM → 9:37 AM
3h 44m • 2 changes
7:17 AM → 11:35 AM
4h 18m • 2 changes
9:08 AM → 12:34 PM
3h 26m • 2 changes
10:08 AM → 1:34 PM
3h 26m • 2 changes
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Departing Friday, October 23, 2026

5:53 AM → 9:37 AM
3h 44m • 2 changes
7:17 AM → 11:35 AM
4h 18m • 2 changes
9:08 AM → 12:34 PM
3h 26m • 2 changes
10:08 AM → 1:34 PM
3h 26m • 2 changes
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Frequently asked questions

Want to know about travelling from Poole to Canterbury? 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.

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

You can take a train from Poole to Canterbury West via London Waterloo Station, Waterloo station, Euston station, and London St Pancras Intl in around 4h 9m.

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