The cheapest and fastest trains from Grantham to Skegness
Cheapest price
$12
Average price
$26
Fastest journey
1 h 24 m
Average duration
1 h 25 m
Trains per day
2
Distance
70 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Grantham to Skegness is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Grantham to Skegness will cost around $26 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only $12.
Of the 2 trains that leave Grantham for Skegness on Sun, Dec 21, 2 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
On Sun, Dec 21 the direct trains cover the 70 km distance in an average of 1 h 25 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 1 h 24 m .
On Sun, Dec 21 the slowest trains will take 1 h 25 m and usually involve a change or two along the way, but you might be able to save a few pennies if you’re on a budget.




Travel Information
Compare train and bus for Grantham to Skegness
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Grantham to Skegness among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the train with prices starting from €6. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 1h 27m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a train costs an average of €6, and a bus costs an average of €22.
Distance: 43 miles (70 km)
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Most popular Train | Bus |
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€18 Average price Cheapest | €29 Average price |
1h 57m Average total duration Fastest 1h 27m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 2h 34m Average total duration 2h 4m Onboard + 30m Additional time* |
Direct Options | Direct Options |
Live departures
Grantham to Skegness train times
The table below shows live departures for Grantham to Skegness trains for today, Saturday, December 20. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
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![]() | 2:27 PM Grantham | 1h30 | 3:57 PM Skegness | 0 transfersDirect | |
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Journey information
Overview: Train from Grantham to Skegness
Trains from Grantham to Skegness run on average 5 times per day, taking around 1h 27m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at $8 (€6) if you book in advance.
There are 5 trains per day. The earliest train runs at 07:06, the last at 21:15. The fastest train covers the 43 miles (70 km) distance in 1h 24m.
Distance 43 miles (70 km) |
Average train duration 1h 27m |
Cheapest ticket price $8 (€6) |
Trains per day 5 |
Direct trains 5 |
Fastest train 1h 24m |
First train 07:06 |
Last train 21:15 |
Train companies: East Midlands Trains, east_midlands_trains from Grantham to Skegness trainsEast Midlands Trains, east_midlands_trains trains will get you between Grantham and Skegness from $8 (€6). With over 1000 travel companies on Omio, you can find the best train times and tickets for your trip.
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FAQs: Trains from Grantham to Skegness
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Grantham to Skegness by train. From journey times and ticket prices to direct connections, first and last departures, and even whether the route is scenic, our FAQs cover everything you need to plan your trip. Whether you’re looking for the fastest train, the cheapest option, or tips for making the most of your visit at Skegness, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.

popular train stations
Popular train stations from Grantham to Skegness
- Opening hours: Monday - Friday 05:30 - 16:00 Saturday 08:00 - 16:00 Sunday 09:00 - 15:00
- Car Park: Station Car Park
- Staff help available: Yes
- Step free access coverage: Yes
- Accessible car park equipment: Wheelchair users may require assistance using car park equipment at this station
- Accessible taxis: Advance booking advisable
- Accessible ticket machines: There are accessible ticket machines at this station
- Accessible toilets: Yes
- Ramp for train access: Yes
- Wheelchairs available: Yes
- Impaired mobility set down / pick up points available: Yes
- Toilets Location: The toilets are located on Platform 1. The National key toilets are located on Platform 1; these toilets are operated by a RADAR key. A RADAR key is available from the Customer Information Point on Platform 1.
- National key toilets: Yes
- Baby changing facilities: Yes
- Waiting rooms location: This station has heated waiting rooms available. Seating is available at an accessible height in the waiting room and on platforms Platform 1 Waiting Room Opening Times - Mon - Fri 05:30- 23:10. Sat 05:30- 21:30. Sun 08:45- 22.40 Platform 2 waiting Room Opening Times - Mon - Fri 05:30 - 23:20. Sat 05:30- 23:10 Sun 08:45- 23:10
- Storage sheltered: Yes
- Storage location: Opposite station front
- Storage CCTV: Yes
- Location for Rail Replacement Services: Rail Replacement Coaches leave from the front of the station.
- Opening hours: Monday - Friday 07:55 - 16:30 Saturday 07:55 - 16:30 Sunday Closed None
- Car Park: No
- Staff help available: Yes
- Step free access coverage: Yes
- Step free access note: Category B Level access to station and platforms. There is suitable access to and between platforms. This station doesn't have tactile paving at the edge of the platforms.
- Accessible taxis: Taxi number displayed on IUP.
- Accessible ticket machines: There are accessible ticket machines at this station
- Accessible ticket machines note: in the booking hall
- Accessible toilets: Yes
- Ramp for train access: Yes
- Wheelchairs available: Yes
- Impaired mobility set down / pick up points available: No
- Toilets Location: The toilets are located in the Main Building. The National key toilets are located in the Main Building; these toilets are operated by a radar key.
- National key toilets: Yes
- National key toilets location: The National key toilets are located in the Main Building; these toilets are operated by a radar key.
- Baby changing facilities: No
- Storage sheltered: Yes
- Storage location: Bottom of the station near the exit.
- Storage CCTV: Yes
- Location for Rail Replacement Services: In Richmond Drive at the entrance to the station.
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