The average train between Poole and Swanley takes 2h 54m and the fastest train takes 2h 49m. There is a train service every few hours from Poole to Swanley. 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 Swanley. The earliest departure is at 4:57 AM at night, and the last departure from Poole is at 8:52 PM which arrives into Swanley at 11:58 PM. All services require a transfer at London Waterloo and take an average of 2h 54m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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3h 10m • 1 changeWant to know about travelling from Poole to Swanley? 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 Swanley. However, there are services departing from Poole station and arriving at Swanley station via London Waterloo. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 54m.
Poole to Swanley train services, operated by South Western Railway, depart from Poole station.
Poole to Swanley train services, operated by South Western Railway, arrive at London Waterloo station.
Book your Poole to Swanley train tickets online with South Western Railway and Southeastern.
The distance between Poole and Swanley is 168.8 km. The road distance is 207 km.
South Western Railway operates a train from Poole to London Waterloo hourly. Tickets cost £45–100 and the journey takes 2h 10m.