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London to Skegness by train
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First train05:50
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Last train23:33
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Avg changes1
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Fastest journey2hr 46m
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Distance183 kilometres
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Trains per day33
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Avg. journey time5hr 49m
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Train operators
Travelling from London to Skegness by train
Fast trains from London to Skegness take around 2 hours and 46 minutes, covering a distance of approximately 183 kilometres. There are frequent services on the rail route between London and Skegness.
1. Are there direct trains from London to Skegness?
Journeys between London and Skegness usually involve one change of train.
We usually find around 31 departures on the route from London to Skegness every weekday that leave enough time to change trains without waiting around for longer than necessary.
Trains are typically more frequent on weekends, when we found around 40 departures.
2. How long is the train journey from London to Skegness?
The London to Skegness train travel time is normally about 2 hours and 46 minutes, whatever time you make the journey.
3. What are the London to Skegness train times and schedule?
On weekdays the earliest train to Skegness is usually scheduled to depart London around 05:50 and the last train is around 23:33. At weekends the first train of the day leaves London around 05:50, and the last at 22:35.

What's the London to Skegness train price?
The cheapest tickets we've found for trains from London to Skegness are $25.20, and there isn't much difference in price depending on when you book.
Trains departing 30 days in advance will cost around $25, and when booking 7 days in advance the price is usually the same. Booking on the day of travel may be more expensive.
When to book London to Skegness train tickets?
Trains in the UK usually open for booking around 3 months in advance. If booking is not yet open for your dates then you can set a booking alert to receive an email on the day that the cheapest tickets are released for your journey from London to Skegness by train.
Which train companies operate between London and Skegness?
More than one train company operates on the route from London to Skegness, so you’ll be travelling with one or more of the following rail operators:
- East Coast
- East Midlands Railway
- East Midlands Trains
- First Hull Trains
- London North Eastern Railway
You can check which train you’ll be travelling on by looking for the train name in search results.
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