The average train between Poole and Kensington takes 2h 34m and the fastest train takes 2h 28m. 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 7:06 PM which arrives into Kensington at 9:35 PM. All services require a transfer at Bournemouth and take an average of 2h 34m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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2h 38m • 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 Reading. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 34m.
Poole to Kensington train services, operated by South Western Railway, depart from Bournemouth station.
Poole to Kensington train services, operated by South Western Railway, arrive at London Paddington station.
Book your Poole to Kensington train tickets online with South Western Railway, Cross Country and Great Western Railway (GWR).
The distance between Poole and Kensington is 152.2 km. The road distance is 188 km.
You can take a train from Poole to London Paddington via Bournemouth and Reading in around 3h 9m.