Hull to Skegness by train

Gearing up for an adventure by rail from Hull to Skegness? Read on for essential information about this journey, which spans 81 kilometres.

Train cost for travel between Hull and Skegness

The first thing many travellers ask before booking a trip is: 'How much will it cost?' While train travel combines comfort and cost, the price of a ticket depends on a few things.

For starters, how early you book your trip comes into play with the price tag. For this specific route, the cheapest fare is CA$118.95, but can go to when purchased thirty days before your train departs, and when locked in seven days before. Don’t wait until the last minute to plan your trip. Instead, you can book these tickets 5 and a half months in advance.

Cheap train tickets with slower trains

Another factor that comes into play when it comes to ticket price is speed. Let us explain. Many travellers automatically opt for the high-speed train option because faster is always better, right? Not necessarily. As experienced train travellers ourselves, the Rail Europe team often chooses to go for the slower trains for a number of reasons, including the fact that these trains often:

  • Allow for more time to take in the city scapes and countrysides

  • Set a more leisurely pace to better soak up the travel experience

  • Stop in areas that are less-travelled, offering a more unique journey

  • Are less-crowded than their high-speed counterparts

  • Are an even greener travel option than high speed

  • Are the cheapest train tickets you can find

Whether you choose to go with a low-, medium- or high-speed train, Rail Europe compiles all train options so you can choose by cost, speed, timing and operator to find the best fit for your travels.

Hull to Skegness departure frequency and train timetable

With 26 trains scheduled on this journey daily and trains leaving the station every 15 minutes, travellers have a number of options to choose from. If you are travelling on a weekday, the earliest train you can catch is at 05:20 and the last one is at 22:48. If you are travelling during the weekend, the earliest train you can catch is at 05:20, with the last one at 22:48.

Train travel time and distance from Hull to Skegness

Trains can complete this route in as little as 3 hours and 19 minutes. The total distance travelled is 81 kilometres.

How far in advance Hull and Skegness tickets go on sale

Tickets for travel between Hull and Skegness are available 5 and a half months in advance. To be notified by email when a certain travel date goes on sale, set up a booking alert.

Making the most of your Hull to Skegness travels

To ensure the smoothest of train journey, check out our vast help articles. To start planning your holiday and to find travel inspiration, check out our city guide: Skegness.

Frequently asked questions

What is the travel distance between Hull and Skegness by train?

The total journey from Hull to Skegness is 81 kilometres.

What is the Hull to Skegness train price?

The lowest price available on this route is CA$118.95. Tickets booked 30 days in advance are priced around . Booking 7 days before departure ensures that prices are usually around .

How far in advance can I book my Hull to Skegness train tickets?

You can start booking tickets for this route 5 and a half months in advance.

How long does the train take from Hull to Skegness?

The fastest journey by train is 3 hours and 19 minutes.