Poole to Skegness Trains

Poole to Skegness trains

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Trip Overview

The average train between Poole and Skegness takes 6h 9m 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.

6h 9m
Duration: 279 mi
Distance: £116
Average price: Every 2 hours
Frequency

Train via London

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Take the train from Poole to London Waterlootrain
Take the train from King's Cross to Granthamtrain
Take the train from Grantham to Skegnesstrain

6h 21m

£90–178

Poole to Skegness train times

Trains run every 2 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 9m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Wednesday, October 14, 2026

8:08 AM → 1:55 PM
5h 46m • 3 changes
9:39 AM → 2:55 PM
5h 15m • 3 changes
10:39 AM → 3:54 PM
5h 14m • 3 changes
11:39 AM → 4:59 PM
5h 19m • 3 changes
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Departing Thursday, October 15, 2026

5:38 AM → 10:54 AM
5h 16m • 3 changes
6:48 AM → 12:54 PM
6h 6m • 3 changes
8:08 AM → 1:55 PM
5h 46m • 3 changes
9:39 AM → 2:55 PM
5h 15m • 3 changes
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Departing Friday, October 16, 2026

5:38 AM → 10:54 AM
5h 16m • 3 changes
6:48 AM → 12:54 PM
6h 6m • 3 changes
8:08 AM → 1:55 PM
5h 46m • 3 changes
9:39 AM → 2:55 PM
5h 15m • 3 changes
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Departing Saturday, October 17, 2026

5:25 AM → 10:54 AM
5h 29m • 3 changes
7:41 AM → 12:54 PM
5h 13m • 3 changes
8:39 AM → 1:55 PM
5h 15m • 3 changes
9:39 AM → 2:55 PM
5h 15m • 3 changes
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Departing Sunday, October 18, 2026

8:29 AM → 1:54 PM
5h 24m • 3 changes
9:31 AM → 2:53 PM
5h 21m • 3 changes
10:31 AM → 3:55 PM
5h 24m • 3 changes
11:32 AM → 4:53 PM
5h 21m • 3 changes
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Frequently asked questions

Want 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.

What companies run services between Poole, England and Skegness, England?

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 21m.

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