The average train between Poole and Maidstone takes 3h 26m and the fastest train takes 3h 22m. There is a train service every few hours from Poole to Maidstone. 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 Maidstone. 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 Maidstone at 12:33 AM. All services require a transfer at London Waterloo and take an average of 3h 26m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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No, there is no direct train from Poole to Maidstone. However, there are services departing from Poole station and arriving at Maidstone station via London Waterloo. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 26m.
Poole to Maidstone train services, operated by South Western Railway, depart from Poole station.
Poole to Maidstone train services, operated by South Western Railway, arrive at Maidstone East station.
Book your Poole to Maidstone train tickets online with South Western Railway and Southeastern.
The distance between Poole and Maidstone is 185.5 km. The road distance is 243 km.
You can take a train from Poole to Maidstone East via London Waterloo and London Waterloo East in around 3h 50m.