The average train between Margate and Poole takes 4h 14m and the fastest train takes 3h 46m. There is a train service every few hours from Margate 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 Margate and Poole. The earliest departure is at 5:40 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Margate is at 9:49 PM which arrives into Poole at 7:57 AM. All services require a transfer at London St Pancras International and take an average of 4h 14m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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No, there is no direct train from Margate to Poole. However, there are services departing from Margate station and arriving at Poole station via London St Pancras Intl. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 14m.
Margate to Poole train services, operated by Southeastern, depart from Margate station.
Margate to Poole train services, operated by Southeastern, arrive at Poole station.
Book your Margate to Poole train tickets online with Southeastern, London Underground (Tube) and South Western Railway.
The distance between Margate and Poole is 247 km. The road distance is 332 km.
You can take a train from Margate to Poole via London St Pancras International, Euston station, Waterloo Station, and London Waterloo in around 4h 23m.