The average train between Poole and Kiel takes 19h 43m and the fastest train takes 16h 21m. The train service runs several times per day from Poole to Kiel. 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 twice daily between Poole and Kiel. 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 Kiel at 6:52 PM. All services require a transfer at London Waterloo Station and take an average of 19h 43m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.





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Want to know about travelling from Poole to Kiel? 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 Kiel. However, there are services departing from Poole station and arriving at Kiel station via London Waterloo. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 19h 43m.
Poole to Kiel train services, operated by South Western Railway, depart from Poole station.
Poole to Kiel train services, operated by South Western Railway, arrive at Kiel Hbf station.
Book your Poole to Kiel train tickets online with South Western Railway, London Underground (Tube) and 4 other operators.
The distance between Poole and Kiel is 911.3 km. The road distance is 1,344 km.
You can take a train from Poole to Kiel Hbf via London Waterloo Station, Embankment station, King's Cross St. Pancras station, London St. Pancras Int., Amsterdam Centraal, Hamburg-Harburg, and Hamburg Hbf in around 15h 17m.