Starting in the vibrant city of Nottingham, the Poacher Line’s 78 mile journey runs through picturesque stations and rolling countryside.
Along the route, you’ll find quaint market towns including Grantham, Sleaford and Boston. Step off the train and visit the many exciting tourist attractions along the way. The Poacher Line ends its journey at the premier Lincolnshire seaside town of Skegness, with long sandy beaches and traditional seaside attractions.
Boston is an important part of the Mayflower 400 story. Discover the Pilgrim's story by rail here...
Highlights
Visit Lincolnshire’s premier seaside resort, Skegness. With six miles of sandy beaches and beautiful gardens along the promenade there’s plenty to do for all ages
Explore quaint market towns of Boston, Grantham and Sleaford
Save time to discover Nottingham, home to Robin Hood and Sherwood Forest
Find out more
Getting there
Depending on your direction of travel you can park at Nottingham Station Car Park (NG2 3AS) or in Skegness there are a variety of short and long stay carparks.
The main train connections to The Poacher Line are at Nottingham and Grantham. Look up times.
BY BUS
A number of routes are available that serve stations along the line between Nottingham and Skegness. Timetable and route information can be found at www.lincsbus.info.
CallConnect: This is an on demand bus service which serves every station between Grantham and Skegness. Bookings can be made up to a week ahead and on the same day with one hour's notice (subject to availability). For more information telephone 0345 234 3344 or visit www.lincsbus.info.
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Plan your trip
Take the train from London St Pancras to Nottingham. Trains are regular (look up times) and take approximately 1 hour 52 minutes.
Places to visit along the Poacher Line include:
Skegness - on the Visit East Lincolnshire website you can find out about a variety of tourist attractions along the coast including Butlin's and Fantasy Island.
Fantasy Island Theme Park - regular bus link from Skegness
National Trust Gunby Estate, Hall & Gardens - accessible by Stagecoach Interconnect 6 bus
Gibraltar Point Visitor Centre and Nature Reserve accessible by CallConnect bus or by cycling/walking (3.5miles)
Wainfleet – Bateman's Brewery
Lincolnshire Wildlife Park - alight at Winfleet or Skegness and use CallConnect bus
Lincolnshire Aviation Centre - alight at Waintfleet and use CallConnect bus
Boston – Mayflower 400 commeration
St Botolph's, otherwise known as Boston Stump
Heckington – Heckington Windmill
Sleaford – National Centre for Craft & Design
Grantham - Belton House, accessible by Stagecoach Interconnect 1 bus.
Woolsthorpe Manor - alight at Grantham and use CallConnect bus
Belvoir Castle - alight at Gratham and use CallConnect bus
Easton Walled Gardens - alight at Gratham and use CallConnect bus
Nottingham – for a variety of attractions, leisure activities and entertainment see the Experience Nottinghamshire website.
Fantasy Island Theme Park - regular bus link from Skegness
More lines to explore nearby
North Staffordshire Line
Pilgrim Line
Barton Line
Lincolnshire Coast Light Railway
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