The average train between Rochester and Poole takes 4h 12m and the fastest train takes 3h 23m. There is a train service every few hours from Rochester 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 Rochester and Poole. The earliest departure is at 5:37 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Rochester is at 11:27 PM which arrives into Poole at 8:55 AM. All services require a transfer at London Bridge and take an average of 4h 12m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.



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No, there is no direct train from Rochester to Poole. However, there are services departing from Rochester station and arriving at Poole station via London Bridge. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 12m.
Rochester to Poole train services, operated by Southeastern, depart from Rochester station.
Rochester to Poole train services, operated by Southeastern, arrive at Poole station.
Book your Rochester to Poole train tickets online with Southeastern, Southern and South Western Railway.
The distance between Rochester and Poole is 189.5 km. The road distance is 232 km.
You can take a train from Rochester to Poole via London Bridge, London Bridge Station, Waterloo Station / York Road, and London Waterloo in around 3h 58m.