The average train between Folkestone and Poole takes 3h 58m 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.
Trains run hourly between Folkestone and Poole. The earliest departure is at 5:57 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Folkestone is at 10:58 PM which arrives into Poole at 7:57 AM. All services require a transfer at London St Pancras International and take an average of 3h 58m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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No, there is no direct train from Folkestone to Poole. However, there are services departing from Folkestone station and arriving at Poole station via London St Pancras Intl. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 58m.
Folkestone to Poole train services, operated by Southeastern, depart from Folkestone Central station.
Folkestone to Poole train services, operated by Southeastern, arrive at Poole station.
Book your Folkestone to Poole train tickets online with Southeastern, London Underground (Tube) and South Western Railway.
The distance between Folkestone and Poole is 224.8 km. The road distance is 299 km.
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 49m.