The average train between Poole and Kent takes 4h 20m and the fastest train takes 3h 44m. There is a train service every few hours from Poole to Kent. 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 Kent. The earliest departure is at 4:57 AM at night, and the last departure from Poole is at 8:52 PM which arrives into Kent at 1:42 AM. All services require a transfer at Clapham Junction and take an average of 4h 20m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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4h 16m • 2 changesWant to know about travelling from Poole to Kent? 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 Kent. However, there are services departing from Poole station and arriving at Kent station via Clapham Junction. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 20m.
Poole to Kent train services, operated by South Western Railway, depart from Poole station.
Poole to Kent train services, operated by South Western Railway, arrive at Lenham station.
Book your Poole to Kent train tickets online with South Western Railway, Southern and Southeastern.
The distance between Poole and Kent is 197.8 km. The road distance is 258 km.
You can take a train from Poole to Lenham via Clapham Junction and London Victoria in around 4h 5m.