The average train between Poole and Canterbury takes 4h 15m and the fastest train takes 3h 27m. 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.
Trains run hourly between Poole and Canterbury. The earliest departure is at 5:55 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Poole is at 8:54 PM which arrives into Canterbury at 7:39 AM. All services require a transfer at London Waterloo Station and take an average of 4h 15m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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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.
No, there is no direct train from Poole to Canterbury. However, there are services departing from Poole station and arriving at Canterbury station via London Waterloo. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 15m.
Poole to Canterbury train services, operated by South Western Railway, depart from Poole station.
Poole to Canterbury train services, operated by South Western Railway, arrive at Canterbury West station.
Book your Poole to Canterbury train tickets online with South Western Railway, London Underground (Tube) and Southeastern.
The distance between Poole and Canterbury is 223.4 km. The road distance is 300 km.
You can take a train from Poole to Canterbury West via London Waterloo Station, Waterloo station, Stratford station, and Stratford International in around 4h 7m.