The average train between Poole and Kensington takes 3h 20m and the fastest train takes 2h 37m. There is a train service every few hours from Poole to Kensington. 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 Kensington. The earliest departure is at 5:53 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Poole is at 9:54 PM which arrives into Kensington at 8:24 AM. All services require a transfer at Basingstoke and take an average of 3h 20m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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2h 43m • 2 changesWant to know about travelling from Poole to Kensington? 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 Kensington. However, there are services departing from Poole station and arriving at Kensington station via Basingstoke. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 20m.
Poole to Kensington train services, operated by South Western Railway, depart from Poole station.
Poole to Kensington train services, operated by South Western Railway, arrive at Clapham Junction station.
Book your Poole to Kensington train tickets online with South Western Railway, London Overground and Southern.
The distance between Poole and Kensington is 152.2 km. The road distance is 181 km.
You can take a train from Poole to Kensington (Olympia) via Basingstoke and Clapham Junction in around 3h.