The average train between Maidstone and Poole takes 3h 37m and the fastest train takes 3h 19m. There is a train service every few hours from Maidstone 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 Maidstone and Poole. The earliest departure is at 6:14 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Maidstone is at 10:14 PM which arrives into Poole at 7:57 AM. All services require a transfer at London Waterloo East and take an average of 3h 37m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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No, there is no direct train from Maidstone to Poole. However, there are services departing from Maidstone station and arriving at Poole station via London Waterloo East. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 37m.
Maidstone to Poole train services, operated by Southeastern, depart from Maidstone East station.
Maidstone to Poole train services, operated by Southeastern, arrive at Poole station.
Book your Maidstone to Poole train tickets online with Southeastern and South Western Railway.
The distance between Maidstone and Poole is 185.5 km. The road distance is 243 km.
You can take a train from Maidstone East to Poole via London Waterloo East and London Waterloo in around 3h 36m.