The average train between Poole and Skegness takes 6h 9m and the fastest train takes 5h 12m. 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 2 hours between Poole and Skegness. The earliest departure is at 5:40 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Poole is at 8:54 PM which arrives into Skegness at 8:52 AM. All services require a transfer at London Waterloo Station and take an average of 6h 9m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.



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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 9m.
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 17m.