The average train between Poole and Ashford takes 3h 27m and the fastest train takes 3h. There is an hourly train service from Poole to Ashford. 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 Poole and Ashford. The earliest departure is at 5:38 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Poole is at 9:54 PM which arrives into Ashford at 9:18 AM. All services require a transfer at London Waterloo Station and take an average of 3h 27m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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4h 1m • 2 changesWant to know about travelling from Poole to Ashford? 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.
No, there is no direct train from Poole to Ashford. However, there are services departing from Poole station and arriving at Ashford station via London Waterloo. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 27m.
Poole to Ashford train services, operated by South Western Railway, depart from Poole station.
Poole to Ashford train services, operated by South Western Railway, arrive at Ashford International station.
Book your Poole to Ashford train tickets online with South Western Railway, London Underground (Tube) and Southeastern.
The distance between Poole and Ashford is 206 km. The road distance is 276 km.
You can take a train from Poole to Ashford International via London Waterloo Station, Waterloo station, Euston station, and London St Pancras Intl in around 3h 31m.