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Poole to Gillingham (Dorset) trains

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Trip Overview

The average train between Poole and Gillingham (Dorset) takes 2h 42m 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 42m
Duration
80 mi
Distance
£36
Average price
Hourly
Frequency

Train

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  1. Take the train from Poole to Southampton Centraltrain train
  2. Take the train from Southampton Central to Salisburytrain train
  3. Take the train from Salisbury to Gillingham (Dorset)train train
2h 48m
£30–62

Poole to Gillingham (Dorset) train times

Trains run hourly between Poole and Gillingham (Dorset). The earliest departure is at 5:38 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 42m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Saturday, October 10, 2026

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    South Western RailwayGreat Western Railway (GWR)South Western Railway2h 8m • 2 changes

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    South Western RailwayGreat Western Railway (GWR)South Western Railway2h 6m • 2 changes

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    South Western RailwayGreat Western Railway (GWR)South Western Railway2h 10m • 2 changes

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    South Western RailwayGreat Western Railway (GWR)South Western Railway2h 8m • 2 changes
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Departing Sunday, October 11, 2026

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    South Western RailwayGreat Western Railway (GWR)South Western Railway2h 24m • 2 changes

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    South Western RailwayGreat Western Railway (GWR)South Western Railway2h 21m • 2 changes

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    South Western RailwayGreat Western Railway (GWR)South Western Railway2h 23m • 2 changes

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    South Western RailwayGreat Western Railway (GWR)South Western Railway2h 20m • 2 changes
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Departing Monday, October 12, 2026

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    South Western RailwayGreat Western Railway (GWR)South Western Railway2h 29m • 2 changes

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    South Western RailwayGreat Western Railway (GWR)South Western Railway2h 6m • 2 changes

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    South Western RailwayGreat Western Railway (GWR)South Western Railway2h 13m • 2 changes

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    South Western RailwayGreat Western Railway (GWR)South Western Railway2h 6m • 2 changes
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Frequently asked questions

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Map of how to get from Poole to Gillingham (Dorset).ExpandLaunch map view
  • Distance: 80.4 mi
  • Duration: 2h 42m

What companies run services between Poole, England and Gillingham (Dorset), England?

You can take a train from Poole to Gillingham (Dorset) via Southampton Central and Salisbury in around 2h 48m.

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