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.
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.



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3h 43m • 3 changesWant to know about travelling from Poole to Chatham? 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 Chatham. However, there are services departing from Poole station and arriving at Chatham station via Basingstoke station and Clapham Junction station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 13m.
Poole to Chatham train services, operated by South Western Railway, depart from Poole station.
Poole to Chatham train services, operated by Southeastern, arrive at Chatham station.
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The distance between Poole and Chatham is 190.5 km. The road distance is 223 km.
You can take a train from Poole to Chatham via Basingstoke, Clapham Junction, and London Victoria in around 3h 34m.