The average train between Poole and Chatham takes 4h 7m and the fastest train takes 3h 15m. There is an hourly train service from Poole to Chatham. 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 Chatham. The earliest departure is at 5:00 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Poole is at 8:54 PM which arrives into Chatham at 7:04 AM. All services require a transfer at London Waterloo Station and take an average of 4h 7m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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No, there is no direct train from Poole to Chatham. However, there are services departing from Poole station and arriving at Chatham station via London Waterloo. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 7m.
Poole to Chatham train services, operated by South Western Railway, depart from Poole station.
Poole to Chatham train services, operated by South Western Railway, arrive at Chatham station.
Book your Poole to Chatham train tickets online with South Western Railway, London Underground (Tube) and 2 other operators.
The distance between Poole and Chatham is 190.5 km. The road distance is 233 km.
You can take a train from Poole to Chatham via London Waterloo Station, Waterloo station, London Bridge station, and London Bridge in around 3h 47m.