The average train between Poole and Rochester takes 3h 22m and the fastest train takes 3h 9m. There is an hourly train service from Poole to Rochester. 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 Rochester. The earliest departure is at 4:57 AM at night, and the last departure from Poole is at 8:52 PM which arrives into Rochester at 1:05 AM. All services require a transfer at London Waterloo Station and take an average of 3h 22m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.
Want to know about travelling from Poole to Rochester? 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 Rochester. However, there are services departing from Poole station and arriving at Rochester station via London Waterloo. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 22m.
Poole to Rochester train services, operated by South Western Railway, depart from Poole station.
Poole to Rochester train services, operated by South Western Railway, arrive at Rochester station.
Book your Poole to Rochester train tickets online with South Western Railway, London Underground (Tube) and Southeastern.
The distance between Poole and Rochester is 189.5 km. The road distance is 239 km.
You can take a train from Poole to Rochester via London Waterloo Station, Westminster station, Victoria station, and London Victoria in around 3h 34m.
