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The average train between Folkestone and Poole takes 4h and the fastest train takes 3h 37m. There is a train service every few hours from Folkestone 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.

4h
Duration
186 mi
Distance
£95
Average price
Hourly
Frequency

Train via London

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  1. Take the train from Folkestone Central to London St Pancras Intltrain train Ramsgate - St Pancras International / ...
  2. Take the train from London Waterloo to Pooletrain train London Waterloo - Weymouth / ...
3h 58m
£78–155

Folkestone to Poole train times

Trains run hourly between Folkestone and Poole. The earliest departure is at 5:54 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Folkestone is at 10:58 PM which arrives into Poole at 7:58 AM. All services require a transfer at London St Pancras International and take an average of 4h. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Sunday, October 11, 2026

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    SoutheasternLondon Underground (Tube)South Western Railway9h 59m • 2 changes

Departing Monday, October 12, 2026

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    SoutheasternLondon Underground (Tube)South Western Railway3h 52m • 2 changes

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    SoutheasternLondon Underground (Tube)South Western Railway3h 48m • 2 changes

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    SoutheasternLondon Underground (Tube)South Western Railway3h 42m • 2 changes

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    SoutheasternLondon Underground (Tube)South Western Railway3h 47m • 2 changes
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Departing Tuesday, October 13, 2026

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    SoutheasternLondon Underground (Tube)South Western Railway3h 52m • 2 changes

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    SoutheasternLondon Underground (Tube)South Western Railway3h 48m • 2 changes

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    SoutheasternLondon Underground (Tube)South Western Railway3h 42m • 2 changes

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    SoutheasternLondon Underground (Tube)South Western Railway3h 47m • 2 changes
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Departing Wednesday, October 14, 2026

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    SoutheasternLondon Underground (Tube)South Western Railway3h 52m • 2 changes

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    SoutheasternLondon Underground (Tube)South Western Railway3h 48m • 2 changes

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    SoutheasternLondon Underground (Tube)South Western Railway3h 42m • 2 changes

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    SoutheasternLondon Underground (Tube)South Western Railway3h 47m • 2 changes
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Frequently asked questions

Want to know about travelling from Folkestone 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.

Map of how to get from Folkestone to Poole.ExpandLaunch map view
  • Distance: 185.5 mi
  • Duration: 4h

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

You can take a train from Folkestone Central to Poole via London St Pancras International, Euston station, Waterloo Station, and London Waterloo in around 3h 58m.

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