The average train between Dover and Poole takes 4h 9m and the fastest train takes 3h 47m. There is a train service every few hours from 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 Dover and Poole. The earliest departure is at 5:45 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Dover is at 10:48 PM which arrives into Poole at 10:33 AM. All services require a transfer at London St Pancras International and take an average of 4h 9m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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Want to know about travelling from 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 Dover to Poole. However, there are services departing from Dover station and arriving at Poole station via London St Pancras Intl. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 9m.
Dover to Poole train services, operated by Southeastern, depart from Dover Priory station.
Dover to Poole train services, operated by Southeastern, arrive at Poole station.
Book your Dover to Poole train tickets online with Southeastern, London Underground (Tube) and South Western Railway.
The distance between Dover and Poole is 235.6 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 59m.