Skegness to Wakefield by train

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Overview: trains from Skegness to Wakefield

Find the key information for travelling by train from Skegness to Wakefield, including journey times, fares and operators serving the route. Compare your options and plan the journey that works for you with Rail Europe.

First train 07:09 View journey
Last train 21:02 View journey
Avg changes 1
Fastest journey 2hr 25m View journey
Distance (km) 136
Trains / day 17 View all
Cheapest journey US$76.43 View journey
Avg journey time 3hr 48m
Train operators 4

Taking the train from Skegness to Wakefield

Ready to book a trip from Skegness to Wakefield by train? Let this guide make the process smooth, easy and truly enjoyable. Because trains make ‘getting there’ part of the fun.

Train cost between Skegness and Wakefield: point-to-point tickets

Train travellers have two ticket options to choose from: point-to-point tickets and rail passes. Point-to-point tickets are for one-way travel between two cities. Prices for point-to-point tickets on this route start from US$76.43, then go to , if booked a month in advance, and , if booked 7 days in advance.

Cost of travel with European train passes

Passes allow unlimited travel in the covered region and timeframe. Passes, like a Eurail or Interrail Global Pass, cover travel to 33 countries. While passes cost more upfront, they quickly pay off if you plan to travel extensively or don’t have a fixed itinerary. Plus, passes also often offer discounts on local travel, museums and outings. Learn more about the financial benefits of rail passes with our European Rail Pass guide.

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Train times for travel between Skegness and Wakefield

If you are taking the train from Skegness to Wakefield, you will have 17 trains each day (with a departure every 57 minutes) to choose from. Earlier risers can catch the first weekday train at 07:09. If you are looking to jump aboard the last train out of the station, the latest train departs at 21:02. On weekends, the first train departs at 07:09, and the last scheduled train of the day leaves at 21:02.

Skegness to Wakefield distance and train travel time

The total distance for this route is 136 kilometres, with the fastest trip taking 2 hours and 25 minutes.

When do tickets go on sale between Skegness and Wakefield?

You can start planning and booking your trip between Skegness and Wakefield 5 and a half months before the departure date. Pro tip: buy your tickets as early as possible to save money.

Further insights on trains from Skegness to Wakefield

Visit our help articles for tips on booking, station navigation, ticket types and other useful information for travelling Europe by train. To get inspired for your upcoming trip, refer to our Wakefield city guide.

FAQs about the train journey from Skegness to Wakefield

Want to know more about your journey from Skegness to Wakefield? We've compiled some of the most frequently asked questions by our customers to help you plan your journey.

The train journey from Skegness to Wakefield covers 136 kilometres in total.

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Child and youth passengers

The definition of "Child" and "Youth" varies by country and operator. This is why we ask for the age of young passengers.

Sometimes children below a certain age can travel without a seat for free. If you want to guarantee a seat for child passengers, enter '6' as the age of the child.

Read more about child and youth passenger ages. See also youth discounts and railcards.