The average train between Poole and Whitstable takes 4h 12m and the fastest train takes 3h 49m. There is a train service every few hours from Poole to Whitstable. 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 Whitstable. 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 Whitstable at 1:12 AM. All services require a transfer at Clapham Junction and take an average of 4h 12m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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Want to know about travelling from Poole to Whitstable? 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 Whitstable. However, there are services departing from Poole station and arriving at Whitstable station via Clapham Junction. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 12m.
Poole to Whitstable train services, operated by South Western Railway, depart from Poole station.
Poole to Whitstable train services, operated by South Western Railway, arrive at Whitstable station.
Book your Poole to Whitstable train tickets online with South Western Railway, Southern and Southeastern.
The distance between Poole and Whitstable is 222.4 km. The road distance is 274 km.
You can take a train from Poole to Whitstable via Clapham Junction and London Victoria in around 4h 14m.