Poole to Chatham Trains

Poole to Chatham trains

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Trip Overview

The average train between Poole and Chatham takes 4h 13m and the fastest train takes 3h 19m. There is a train service every few hours from Poole to Chatham. 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 13m
Duration: 146 mi
Distance: £69
Average price: Hourly
Frequency

Train via Basingstoke

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Take the train from Poole to Basingstoketrain
Take the train from Basingstoke to Clapham Junctiontrain
Take the train from London Victoria to Chathamtrain

3h 34m

£57–121

Poole to Chatham train times

Trains run hourly between Poole and Chatham. The earliest departure is at 5:25 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Poole is at 9:52 PM which arrives into Chatham at 9:22 AM. All services require a transfer at Basingstoke and take an average of 4h 13m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Monday, November 2, 2026

6:07 PM → 9:56 PM
3h 49m • 3 changes
7:06 PM → 10:56 PM
3h 49m • 3 changes
8:08 PM → 11:56 PM
3h 48m • 3 changes
8:52 PM → 1:08 AM
Arrives next day
4h 16m • 3 changes
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Departing Tuesday, November 3, 2026

5:53 AM → 10:22 AM
4h 29m • 3 changes
6:48 AM → 10:56 AM
4h 8m • 3 changes
8:01 AM → 11:56 AM
3h 55m • 3 changes
9:08 AM → 12:56 PM
3h 48m • 3 changes
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Departing Wednesday, November 4, 2026

5:53 AM → 10:22 AM
4h 29m • 3 changes
6:48 AM → 10:56 AM
4h 8m • 3 changes
8:01 AM → 11:56 AM
3h 55m • 3 changes
9:08 AM → 12:56 PM
3h 48m • 3 changes
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Departing Thursday, November 5, 2026

5:53 AM → 10:22 AM
4h 29m • 3 changes
6:48 AM → 10:56 AM
4h 8m • 3 changes
8:01 AM → 11:56 AM
3h 55m • 3 changes
9:08 AM → 12:56 PM
3h 48m • 3 changes
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Departing Friday, November 6, 2026

5:53 AM → 10:22 AM
4h 29m • 3 changes
6:48 AM → 10:56 AM
4h 8m • 3 changes
8:01 AM → 11:56 AM
3h 55m • 3 changes
9:08 AM → 12:56 PM
3h 48m • 3 changes
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Departing Saturday, November 7, 2026

5:25 AM → 9:22 AM
3h 57m • 3 changes
7:00 AM → 10:56 AM
3h 55m • 3 changes
8:05 AM → 11:56 AM
3h 50m • 3 changes
9:07 AM → 12:56 PM
3h 48m • 3 changes
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Departing Sunday, November 8, 2026

7:19 AM → 11:14 AM
3h 55m • 3 changes
8:29 AM → 12:14 PM
3h 45m • 3 changes
9:31 AM → 1:14 PM
3h 43m • 3 changes
10:31 AM → 2:14 PM
3h 43m • 3 changes
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Frequently asked questions

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