The average train between Poole and Skegness takes 6h 12m and the fastest train takes 5h 13m. The train service runs several times per day from Poole to Skegness. 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 every 3 hours between Poole and Skegness. The earliest departure is at 5:25 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Poole is at 9:52 PM which arrives into Skegness at 11:53 AM. All services require a transfer at London Waterloo Station and take an average of 6h 12m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.



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5h 15m • 3 changesWant to know about travelling from Poole to Skegness? 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 Skegness. However, there are services departing from Poole station and arriving at Skegness station via London Waterloo. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 12m.
Poole to Skegness train services, operated by South Western Railway, depart from Poole station.
Poole to Skegness train services, operated by South Western Railway, arrive at Skegness station.
Book your Poole to Skegness train tickets online with South Western Railway, London Underground (Tube) and 3 other operators.
The distance between Poole and Skegness is 313.5 km. The road distance is 448 km.
You can take a train from Poole to Skegness via London Waterloo Station, Waterloo station, Euston station, King's Cross, and Grantham in around 6h 20m.