The average train between Gillingham and Poole takes 3h 42m and the fastest train takes 3h 10m. There is a train service every few hours from Gillingham 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 Gillingham and Poole. The earliest departure is at 5:00 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Gillingham is at 11:20 PM which arrives into Poole at 8:00 AM. All services require a transfer at London Bridge and take an average of 3h 42m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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No, there is no direct train from Gillingham to Poole. However, there are services departing from Gillingham station and arriving at Poole station via London Bridge. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 42m.
Gillingham to Poole train services, operated by Southeastern, depart from Gillingham (Kent) station.
Gillingham to Poole train services, operated by Southeastern, arrive at Poole station.
Book your Gillingham to Poole train tickets online with Southeastern, Southern and South Western Railway.
The distance between Gillingham and Poole is 192.3 km. The road distance is 236 km.
You can take a train from Gillingham (Kent) to Poole via London Bridge, London Bridge Station, Waterloo Station / York Road, and London Waterloo in around 4h 6m.