The average train between Swanley and Poole takes 3h 2m and the fastest train takes 2h 43m. There is a train service every few hours from Swanley 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 Swanley and Poole. The earliest departure is at 6:48 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Swanley is at 10:48 PM which arrives into Poole at 7:57 AM. All services require a transfer at London Waterloo East and take an average of 3h 2m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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No, there is no direct train from Swanley to Poole. However, there are services departing from Swanley station and arriving at Poole station via Poole. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 2m.
Swanley to Poole train services, operated by Southeastern, depart from London Waterloo station.
Swanley to Poole train services, operated by Southeastern, arrive at Poole station.
Book your Swanley to Poole train tickets online with Southeastern and South Western Railway.
The distance between Swanley and Poole is 168.8 km. The road distance is 207 km.
South Western Railway operates a train from London Waterloo to Poole hourly. Tickets cost £45–110 and the journey takes 2h 9m.