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Trip Overview

The average train between Poole and Folkestone takes 4h and the fastest train takes 3h 19m. There is a train service every few hours from Poole to Folkestone. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.

4h
Duration
185 mi
Distance
£97
Average price
Hourly
Frequency

Train via London

best
  1. Take the train from Poole to London Waterlootrain train Weymouth - London Waterloo / ...
  2. Take the train from London St Pancras Intl to Folkestone Centraltrain train St Pancras International - Ramsgate / ...
4h 6m
£78–180

Poole to Folkestone train times

Trains run hourly between Poole and Folkestone. The earliest departure is at 5:40 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Poole is at 8:54 PM which arrives into Folkestone at 8:01 AM. All services require a transfer at London Waterloo Station and take an average of 4h. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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  • Distance: 185.5 mi
  • Duration: 4h

What companies run services between Poole, England and Folkestone, England?

You can take a train from Poole to Folkestone Central via London Waterloo Station, Waterloo station, Euston station, and London St Pancras Intl in around 4h 6m.

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