The average train between Port of Dover and Poole takes 4h 10m and the fastest train takes 3h 47m. There is a train service every few hours from Port of Dover to Poole. 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 Port of Dover and Poole. The earliest departure is at 5:45 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Port of Dover is at 10:48 PM which arrives into Poole at 8:00 AM. All services require a transfer at London St Pancras International and take an average of 4h 10m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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Want to know about travelling from Port of Dover to Poole? 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 Port of Dover to Poole. However, there are services departing from Port of Dover station and arriving at Poole station via London St Pancras Intl. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 10m.
Port of Dover to Poole train services, operated by Southeastern, depart from Dover Priory station.
Port of Dover to Poole train services, operated by Southeastern, arrive at Poole station.
Book your Port of Dover to Poole train tickets online with Southeastern, London Underground (Tube) and South Western Railway.
The distance between Port of Dover and Poole is 236.6 km. The road distance is 310 km.
You can take a train from Dover Priory to Poole via London St Pancras International, Euston station, Waterloo Station, and London Waterloo in around 3h 54m.