The average train between Poole and Swanley takes 2h 52m and the fastest train takes 2h 47m. There is a train service every few hours from Poole to Swanley. 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 Swanley. The earliest departure is at 5:00 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Poole is at 8:09 PM which arrives into Swanley at 10:58 PM. All services require a transfer at London Waterloo and take an average of 2h 52m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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No, there is no direct train from Poole to Swanley. However, there are services departing from Poole station and arriving at Swanley station via London Waterloo. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 52m.
Poole to Swanley train services, operated by South Western Railway, depart from Poole station.
Poole to Swanley train services, operated by South Western Railway, arrive at London Waterloo station.
Book your Poole to Swanley train tickets online with South Western Railway and Southeastern.
The distance between Poole and Swanley is 168.8 km. The road distance is 207 km.
South Western Railway operates a train from Poole to London Waterloo hourly. Tickets cost £45–110 and the journey takes 2h 8m.