The average train between Strood and Poole takes 3h 45m and the fastest train takes 2h 56m. There is an hourly train service 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 Stratford International and take an average of 3h 45m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.



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No, there is no direct train from Strood to Poole. However, there are services departing from Strood station and arriving at Poole station via Stratford International. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 45m.
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, Dockland Light Railway (DLR) and 2 other operators.
The distance between Strood and Poole is 187.9 km. The road distance is 239 km.
You can take a train from Strood to Poole via Stratford International, Stratford International DLR Station, Stratford DLR Station, Stratford station, Waterloo Station, and London Waterloo in around 3h 23m.