Poole to Gillingham (Dorset) Trains

Trip Overview

The average train between Poole and Gillingham (Dorset) takes 2h 38m and the fastest train takes 2h 6m. There is a train service every few hours from Poole to Gillingham (Dorset). The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.

2h 38m
Duration: 80 mi
Distance: £36
Average price: Hourly
Frequency

Train

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Take the train from Poole to Southampton Centraltrain
Take the train from Southampton Central to Salisburytrain
Take the train from Salisbury to Gillingham (Dorset)train

2h 48m

£28–62

Poole to Gillingham (Dorset) train times

Trains run hourly between Poole and Gillingham (Dorset). The earliest departure is at 5:25 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Poole is at 10:53 PM which arrives into Gillingham (Dorset) at 6:38 AM. All services require a transfer at Southampton Central and take an average of 2h 38m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Friday, October 23, 2026

9:43 PM → 1:37 AM
Arrives next day
3h 54m • 2 changes

Departing Saturday, October 24, 2026

5:25 AM → 8:10 AM
2h 45m • 2 changes
7:00 AM → 9:14 AM
2h 14m • 2 changes
8:05 AM → 10:13 AM
2h 8m • 2 changes
9:07 AM → 11:16 AM
2h 8m • 2 changes
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Departing Sunday, October 25, 2026

8:52 AM → 11:14 AM
2h 22m • 2 changes
9:52 AM → 12:13 PM
2h 21m • 2 changes
10:53 AM → 1:14 PM
2h 21m • 2 changes
11:53 AM → 2:13 PM
2h 20m • 2 changes
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Departing Monday, October 26, 2026

5:38 AM → 8:07 AM
2h 29m • 2 changes
7:08 AM → 9:14 AM
2h 6m • 2 changes
8:01 AM → 10:14 AM
2h 13m • 2 changes
9:08 AM → 11:14 AM
2h 6m • 2 changes
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Departing Tuesday, October 27, 2026

5:38 AM → 8:07 AM
2h 29m • 2 changes
7:08 AM → 9:14 AM
2h 6m • 2 changes
8:01 AM → 10:14 AM
2h 13m • 2 changes
9:08 AM → 11:14 AM
2h 6m • 2 changes
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Departing Wednesday, October 28, 2026

5:38 AM → 8:07 AM
2h 29m • 2 changes
7:08 AM → 9:14 AM
2h 6m • 2 changes
8:01 AM → 10:14 AM
2h 13m • 2 changes
9:08 AM → 11:14 AM
2h 6m • 2 changes
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Departing Thursday, October 29, 2026

5:38 AM → 8:07 AM
2h 29m • 2 changes
7:08 AM → 9:14 AM
2h 6m • 2 changes
8:01 AM → 10:14 AM
2h 13m • 2 changes
9:08 AM → 11:14 AM
2h 6m • 2 changes
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Frequently asked questions

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