The average train between Poole and Scunthorpe takes 5h 56m and the fastest train takes 4h 53m. There is a train service every few hours from Poole to Scunthorpe. 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 Scunthorpe. The earliest departure is at 4:57 AM at night, and the last departure from Poole is at 9:52 PM which arrives into Scunthorpe at 11:07 AM. All services require a transfer at London Waterloo Station and take an average of 5h 56m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.



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5h 5m • 3 changesWant to know about travelling from Poole to Scunthorpe? 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 Scunthorpe. However, there are services departing from Poole station and arriving at Scunthorpe station via London Waterloo. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 56m.
Poole to Scunthorpe train services, operated by South Western Railway, depart from Poole station.
Poole to Scunthorpe train services, operated by South Western Railway, arrive at Doncaster station.
Book your Poole to Scunthorpe train tickets online with South Western Railway, London Underground (Tube) and 5 other operators.
The distance between Poole and Scunthorpe is 331.2 km. The road distance is 473 km.
You can take a train from Poole to Scunthorpe via London Waterloo Station, Waterloo station, Euston station, King's Cross, and Doncaster in around 5h 19m.