The average train between Strood and Poole takes 3h 30m and the fastest train takes 2h 55m. There is a train service every few hours from Strood 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 Strood and Poole. The earliest departure is at 6:01 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Strood is at 10:35 PM which arrives into Poole at 7:57 AM. All services require a transfer at London St Pancras International and take an average of 3h 30m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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Want to know about travelling from Strood 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 Strood to Poole. However, there are services departing from Strood station and arriving at Poole station via London St Pancras Intl. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 30m.
Strood to Poole train services, operated by Southeastern, depart from Strood station.
Strood to Poole train services, operated by Southeastern, arrive at Poole station.
Book your Strood to Poole train tickets online with Southeastern, London Underground (Tube) and South Western Railway.
The distance between Strood and Poole is 187.9 km. The road distance is 238 km.
You can take a train from Strood to Poole via London St Pancras International, Euston station, Waterloo Station, and London Waterloo in around 3h 26m.