The average train between Poole and Gillingham (Dorset) takes 2h 38m and the fastest train takes 2h 3m. 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.
Trains run hourly between Poole and Gillingham (Dorset). The earliest departure is at 5:40 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Poole is at 10:55 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.
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No, there is no direct train from Poole to Gillingham (Dorset). However, there are services departing from Poole station and arriving at Gillingham (Dorset) station via Southampton Central. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 38m.
Poole to Gillingham (Dorset) train services, operated by South Western Railway, depart from Poole station.
Poole to Gillingham (Dorset) train services, operated by South Western Railway, arrive at Gillingham (Dorset) station.
Book your Poole to Gillingham (Dorset) train tickets online with South Western Railway and Great Western Railway (GWR).
The distance between Poole and Gillingham (Dorset) is 40.9 km. The road distance is 129 km.
You can take a train from Poole to Gillingham (Dorset) via Southampton Central and Salisbury in around 2h 38m.
