Travelling by train from Meadowhall to Skegness

Ready to travel from Meadowhall to Skegness by train? Whether it’s your first time or you’re a seasoned train traveller, this guide will provide you with all the essential information you need for a smooth, enjoyable ride.

Train cost for travel between Meadowhall 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 US$50.12, 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 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.

Meadowhall to Skegness daily train schedule

Whether you’re headed to Skegness on a Tuesday or a Sunday, with 39 trains per day, you will have multiple options to choose from.

  • 05:48: departure of first train Monday-Friday

  • 19:54: departure of last train Monday-Friday

  • 05:35: departure of first train on weekends

  • 23:04: departure of last train on weekends

  • Every 14 minutes: frequency of train departures

Meadowhall to Skegness distance and train travel time

The total distance for this route is 120 kilometres, with the fastest trip taking 2 hours and 37 minutes.

How early can you book train tickets from Meadowhall to Skegness?

Tickets on this route typically go on sale 5 months in advance. Booking early gives you access to the most competitive prices and ample seating options.

Making your Meadowhall to Skegness travels smooth and enjoyable

Explore our wide range of help articles for a hassle-free journey and find travel ideas from our city guide: Skegness.

Frequently asked questions

How far is the journey from Meadowhall to Skegness by train?

The total distance between Meadowhall and Skegness by train is 120 kilometres.

What’s the cost of a train ticket from Meadowhall to Skegness?

The cheapest ticket for this journey starts at US$50.12. Tickets booked 30 days in advance typically cost around . If booked 7 days in advance, the price is typically .

When do tickets go on sale for trains from Meadowhall to Skegness?

Tickets for this journey become available 5 months before the travel date.

How long does the train take from Meadowhall to Skegness?

The fastest travel time is 2 hours and 37 minutes.