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The average train between Poole and Rochester takes 4h 10m and the fastest train takes 3h 16m. There is a train service every few hours from Poole to Rochester. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.

4h 10m
Duration
145 mi
Distance
£68
Average price
Hourly
Frequency

Poole to Rochester train times

Trains run hourly between Poole and Rochester. The earliest departure is at 5:25 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Poole is at 9:52 PM which arrives into Rochester at 9:19 AM. All services require a transfer at Basingstoke and take an average of 4h 10m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Monday, November 2, 2026

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    South Western RailwaySouth Western RailwaySouthernSoutheastern3h 45m • 3 changes
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    South Western RailwaySouth Western RailwaySouthernSoutheastern3h 46m • 3 changes
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    South Western RailwaySouth Western RailwaySouthernSoutheastern4h 12m • 3 changes
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Departing Tuesday, November 3, 2026

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    South Western RailwaySouth Western RailwaySouthernSoutheastern4h 26m • 3 changes
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    South Western RailwaySouth Western RailwaySouthernSoutheastern4h 4m • 3 changes
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    South Western RailwaySouth Western RailwaySouthernSoutheastern3h 51m • 3 changes
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    South Western RailwaySouth Western RailwaySouthernSoutheastern3h 44m • 3 changes
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Departing Wednesday, November 4, 2026

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    South Western RailwaySouth Western RailwaySouthernSoutheastern4h 26m • 3 changes
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    South Western RailwaySouth Western RailwaySouthernSoutheastern4h 4m • 3 changes
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    South Western RailwaySouth Western RailwaySouthernSoutheastern3h 51m • 3 changes
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    South Western RailwaySouth Western RailwaySouthernSoutheastern3h 44m • 3 changes
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Departing Thursday, November 5, 2026

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    South Western RailwaySouth Western RailwaySouthernSoutheastern4h 26m • 3 changes
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    South Western RailwaySouth Western RailwaySouthernSoutheastern4h 4m • 3 changes
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    South Western RailwaySouth Western RailwaySouthernSoutheastern3h 51m • 3 changes
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    South Western RailwaySouth Western RailwaySouthernSoutheastern3h 44m • 3 changes
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Departing Friday, November 6, 2026

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    South Western RailwaySouth Western RailwaySouthernSoutheastern4h 26m • 3 changes
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    South Western RailwaySouth Western RailwaySouthernSoutheastern4h 4m • 3 changes
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    South Western RailwaySouth Western RailwaySouthernSoutheastern3h 51m • 3 changes
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    South Western RailwaySouth Western RailwaySouthernSoutheastern3h 44m • 3 changes
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Departing Saturday, November 7, 2026

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    South Western RailwaySouth Western RailwaySouthernSoutheastern3h 54m • 3 changes
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    South Western RailwaySouth Western RailwaySouthernSoutheastern3h 52m • 3 changes
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    South Western RailwaySouth Western RailwaySouthernSoutheastern3h 47m • 3 changes
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    South Western RailwaySouth Western RailwaySouthernSoutheastern3h 45m • 3 changes
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Departing Sunday, November 8, 2026

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    South Western RailwaySouth Western RailwaySouthernSoutheastern3h 52m • 3 changes
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    South Western RailwaySouth Western RailwaySouthernSoutheastern3h 41m • 3 changes
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    South Western RailwaySouth Western RailwaySouthernSoutheastern3h 39m • 3 changes
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    South Western RailwaySouth Western RailwaySouthernSoutheastern3h 40m • 3 changes
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Frequently asked questions

Want to know about travelling from Poole to Rochester? 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.

Map of how to get from Poole to Rochester.ExpandLaunch map view
  • Distance: 144.9 mi
  • Duration: 4h 10m

What companies run services between Poole, England and Rochester, England?

You can take a train from Poole to Rochester via Basingstoke, Clapham Junction, and London Victoria in around 3h 31m.

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