The average train between Rochester and Poole takes 3h 32m and the fastest train takes 2h 53m. There is an hourly train service from Rochester to Poole. 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 Rochester and Poole. The earliest departure is at 5:08 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Rochester is at 11:27 PM which arrives into Poole at 7:58 AM. All services require a transfer at London Victoria and take an average of 3h 32m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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3h 37m • 2 changesWant to know about travelling from Rochester to Poole? 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 Rochester to Poole. However, there are services departing from Rochester station and arriving at Poole station via London Victoria. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 32m.
Rochester to Poole train services, operated by Southeastern, depart from Rochester station.
Rochester to Poole train services, operated by Southeastern, arrive at Poole station.
Book your Rochester to Poole train tickets online with Southeastern, London Underground (Tube) and South Western Railway.
The distance between Rochester and Poole is 189.5 km. The road distance is 240 km.
You can take a train from Rochester to Poole via London Victoria, Victoria station, Embankment station, and London Waterloo in around 4h 2m.