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Trip Overview

The average train between Poole and Dover takes 4h 15m and the fastest train takes 3h 32m. There is a train service every few hours from Poole to Dover. 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 15m
Duration
193 mi
Distance
£96
Average price
Hourly
Frequency

Train via London

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  1. Take the train from Poole to London Waterlootrain train Weymouth - London Waterloo / ...
  2. Take the train from London St Pancras Intl to Dover Priorytrain train St Pancras International - Ramsgate / ...
4h 19m
£84–158

Poole to Dover train times

Trains run hourly between Poole and Dover. The earliest departure is at 5:38 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Poole is at 8:52 PM which arrives into Dover at 8:13 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.

Departing Monday, October 12, 2026

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    South Western RailwayLondon Underground (Tube)Southeastern3h 33m • 2 changes

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    South Western RailwayLondon Underground (Tube)Southeastern3h 33m • 2 changes

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    South Western RailwayLondon Underground (Tube)Southeastern3h 33m • 2 changes

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    South Western RailwayLondon Underground (Tube)Southeastern3h 33m • 2 changes
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Departing Tuesday, October 13, 2026

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    South Western RailwayLondon Underground (Tube)Southeastern3h 35m • 2 changes

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    South Western RailwayLondon Underground (Tube)Southeastern4h 20m • 2 changes

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    South Western RailwayLondon Underground (Tube)Southeastern4h 25m • 2 changes

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    South Western RailwayLondon Underground (Tube)Southeastern4h 4m • 2 changes
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Departing Wednesday, October 14, 2026

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    South Western RailwayLondon Underground (Tube)Southeastern3h 35m • 2 changes

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    South Western RailwayLondon Underground (Tube)Southeastern4h 20m • 2 changes

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    South Western RailwayLondon Underground (Tube)Southeastern4h 25m • 2 changes

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    South Western RailwayLondon Underground (Tube)Southeastern4h 4m • 2 changes
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Departing Thursday, October 15, 2026

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    South Western RailwayLondon Underground (Tube)Southeastern3h 35m • 2 changes

Frequently asked questions

Want to know about travelling from Poole to Dover? 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.

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  • Distance: 192.7 mi
  • Duration: 4h 15m

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

You can take a train from Poole to Dover Priory via London Waterloo Station, Waterloo station, Euston station, and London St Pancras Intl in around 4h 19m.

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