The average train between Poole and Skipton takes 6h 12m and the fastest train takes 5h 27m. There is a train service every few hours from Poole to Skipton. 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 Skipton. The earliest departure is at 5:25 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Poole is at 9:43 PM which arrives into Skipton at 8:54 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 28m • 3 changesWant to know about travelling from Poole to Skipton? 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 Skipton. However, there are services departing from Poole station and arriving at Skipton station via London Waterloo. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 12m.
Poole to Skipton train services, operated by South Western Railway, depart from Poole station.
Poole to Skipton train services, operated by South Western Railway, arrive at Skipton station.
Book your Poole to Skipton train tickets online with South Western Railway, London Underground (Tube) and 2 other operators.
The distance between Poole and Skipton is 361.1 km. The road distance is 526 km.
You can take a train from Poole to Skipton via London Waterloo Station, Waterloo station, Euston station, King's Cross, and Leeds in around 6h 5m.