The average train between Poole and Margate takes 4h 41m and the fastest train takes 4h 3m. There is a train service every few hours from Poole to Margate. 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 Margate. The earliest departure is at 5:40 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Poole is at 8:54 PM which arrives into Margate at 8:17 AM. All services require a transfer at London Waterloo Station and take an average of 4h 41m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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No, there is no direct train from Poole to Margate. However, there are services departing from Poole station and arriving at Margate station via London Waterloo. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 41m.
Poole to Margate train services, operated by South Western Railway, depart from Poole station.
Poole to Margate train services, operated by South Western Railway, arrive at Margate station.
Book your Poole to Margate train tickets online with South Western Railway, London Underground (Tube) and Southeastern.
The distance between Poole and Margate is 247 km. The road distance is 333 km.
You can take a train from Poole to Margate via London Waterloo Station, Waterloo station, Stratford station, and Stratford International in around 4h 25m.