The average train between Poole and Spalding takes 4h 31m and the fastest train takes 3h 56m. There is a train service every few hours from Poole to Spalding. 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 Spalding. The earliest departure is at 4:57 AM at night, and the last departure from Poole is at 8:52 PM which arrives into Spalding at 6:51 AM. All services require a transfer at London Waterloo Station and take an average of 4h 31m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.



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4h 3m • 3 changesWant to know about travelling from Poole to Spalding? 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 Spalding. However, there are services departing from Poole station and arriving at Spalding station via London Waterloo. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 31m.
Poole to Spalding train services, operated by South Western Railway, depart from Poole station.
Poole to Spalding train services, operated by South Western Railway, arrive at Peterborough station.
Book your Poole to Spalding train tickets online with South Western Railway, London Underground (Tube) and 4 other operators.
The distance between Poole and Spalding is 262.7 km. The road distance is 336 km.
You can take a train from Poole to Spalding via London Waterloo Station, Waterloo station, Euston station, King's Cross, and Peterborough in around 4h 44m.