The average train between Poole and Dover takes 4h 12m and the fastest train takes 3h 31m. There is a train service every few hours from Poole to Dover. 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 Dover. The earliest departure is at 5:40 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Poole is at 9:54 PM which arrives into Dover at 10:14 AM. All services require a transfer at London Waterloo Station and take an average of 4h 12m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


3h 32m • 2 changes


4h 18m • 2 changes


4h 23m • 2 changes


4h 3m • 2 changes


3h 48m • 2 changes


3h 31m • 2 changes


3h 33m • 2 changes


4h 7m • 2 changes


4h 54m • 2 changes


4h 40m • 2 changes


3h 40m • 2 changes


3h 41m • 2 changes
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No, there is no direct train from Poole to Dover. However, there are services departing from Poole station and arriving at Dover station via London Waterloo. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 12m.
Poole to Dover train services, operated by South Western Railway, depart from Poole station.
Poole to Dover train services, operated by South Western Railway, arrive at Dover Priory station.
Book your Poole to Dover train tickets online with South Western Railway, London Underground (Tube) and Southeastern.
The distance between Poole and Dover is 235.6 km. The road distance is 310 km.
You can take a train from Poole to Dover Priory via London Waterloo Station, Waterloo station, Euston station, and London St Pancras Intl in around 4h 18m.