The average train between Poole and Grantham takes 4h 3m and the fastest train takes 3h 29m. There is an hourly train service from Poole to Grantham. 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 Grantham. 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 Grantham at 6:57 AM. All services require a transfer at London Waterloo Station and take an average of 4h 3m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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No, there is no direct train from Poole to Grantham. However, there are services departing from Poole station and arriving at Grantham station via London Waterloo. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 3m.
Poole to Grantham train services, operated by South Western Railway, depart from Poole station.
Poole to Grantham train services, operated by South Western Railway, arrive at Grantham station.
Book your Poole to Grantham train tickets online with South Western Railway, London Underground (Tube) and 2 other operators.
The distance between Poole and Grantham is 261.2 km. The road distance is 356 km.
You can take a train from Poole to Grantham via London Waterloo Station, Waterloo station, Euston station, and King's Cross in around 3h 52m.