The cheapest and fastest trains from London to Skegness
Cheapest price
$50
Average price
$64
Fastest journey
2 h 47 m
Average duration
2 h 55 m
Trains per day
6
Distance
185 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from London to Skegness is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.
The average ticket from London to Skegness will cost around $64 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only $50.
It's difficult to get from London to Skegness without transferring at least once.
L15077+
Y08145
L15074+
Y08139
Y23151+
Y08139
Y23157+
Y08145
Y23200+
Y08141
Y23151+
Y08139
Y23157+
Y08145
P00082+
Y08136
L15077+
Y08145
L15074+
Y08139Travel Information
Compare train and bus for London to Skegness
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from London to Skegness among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from €33. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 2h 31m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of €33, and a train costs an average of €24.
Distance: 114 miles (185 km)
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Most popular Train | Bus |
|---|---|
€55 Average price | €50 Average price Cheapest |
3h 1m Average total duration Fastest 2h 31m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 3h 37m Average total duration 3h 7m Onboard + 30m Additional time* |
Direct Options | Direct Options |
Live departures
London to Skegness train times
The table below shows live departures for London to Skegness trains for tomorrow, Thursday, December 4. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
P00082+ Y08136 | On time 8:06 AM London Kings Cross (KGX) | 2h51 | 10:57 AM Skegness station (SKG) | 1 transfer | |
L15074+ Y08139 | On time 9:48 AM London Kings Cross (KGX) | 3h05 | 12:53 PM Skegness station (SKG) | 1 transfer | |
Y23151+ Y08139 | On time 10:06 AM London Kings Cross (KGX) | 2h47 | 12:53 PM Skegness station (SKG) | 1 transfer | |
Y23200+ Y08141 | On time 10:33 AM London Kings Cross (KGX) | 3h16 | 1:49 PM Skegness station (SKG) | 1 transfer | |
L15077+ Y08145 | On time 11:48 AM London Kings Cross (KGX) | 3h05 | 2:53 PM Skegness station (SKG) | 1 transfer | |
Y23157+ Y08145 | On time 12:06 PM London Kings Cross (KGX) | 2h47 | 2:53 PM Skegness station (SKG) | 1 transfer | |
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Journey information
Overview: Train from London to Skegness
Trains from London to Skegness run on average 5 times per day, taking around 2h 31m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at $30 (€24) if you book in advance.
The earliest train runs at 04:55, the last at 20:45. The fastest train covers the 114 miles (185 km) distance in 2h 42m.
Distance 114 miles (185 km) |
Average train duration 2h 31m |
Cheapest ticket price $30 (€24) |
Trains per day 5 |
Fastest train 2h 42m |
First train 04:55 |
Last train 20:45 |
Train companies: East Midlands Trains, LNER, Hull Trains from London to Skegness trainsEast Midlands Trains, LNER, Hull Trains trains will get you between London and Skegness from $30 (€24). 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 London to Skegness
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from London 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 London to Skegness
- Opening hours: Monday - Friday 06:10 - 20:00 Saturday 06:40 - 20:00 Sunday 08:10 - 19:40 Ticket office managed by Southeastern
- Type of shops available: newspapers
- Car Park: No
- Lovegift Vegan
- Staff help available: Yes
- Step free access coverage: No
- Step free access note: Category B1. This station has a degree of step-free access to the platform, which may be in both directions or in one direction only - please check details - Step free access to platform 1 for services towards London via lift. Step free access to platform 2 for services away from London via ramp from side entrance. Step free interchange via front of station. Step access to both platforms via booking hall.
- Accessible public telephones: Public telephones are not wheelchair accessible
- Accessible taxis: Accessible taxis are available to book
- Accessible ticket machines: There are accessible ticket machines at this station
- Accessible ticket machines note: There are ticket machines on Platform 1 and in the booking hall.
- Accessible toilets: Yes
- Ramp for train access: Yes
- Wheelchairs available: Yes
- Wheelchairs available open hours: Monday - Friday 06:10 - 20:00 Saturday 06:40 - 20:00 Sunday 08:10 - 19:40
- Impaired mobility set down / pick up points available: No
- Toilets Location: Platform 1 - Available during staffing hours
- National key toilets: Yes
- National key toilets location: Platform 1 - Available during staffing hours
- Baby changing facilities: Yes
- Baby changing facilities location: Only available when staff present
- Waiting rooms location: Heated waiting area On platform 1 Only available when staff present
- Storage sheltered: Yes
- Storage location: Bicycle parking available on Platform 1 and 2 and outside the entrance to platform 2
- Storage CCTV: No
- Information available from staff: Yes - from help point
- Helpline Contact: 0345 322 7021 or Text relay 18001 0345 322 7021 Freephone 0800 783 4524 or Text Relay 18001 0800 783 4524
- Passenger Information Systems: Departure screens, Announcements
- Location for Rail Replacement Services: Towards Charlton - Route 89 bus stop (Bus stop D), near the Railway Tavern. Towards Lewisham - Opposite the Route 89 bus stop (Bus stop E) near the Railway Tavern
- Opening hours: Monday - Friday 06:15 - 21:30 Saturday 06:15 - 21:30 Sunday 07:15 - 21:30
- Car Park: No
- Staff help available: Yes
- Step free access coverage: Yes
- Step free access note: Step free access available through Brighton Yard entrance to all platforms via lifts. Step free access available through Grant Road entrance to platform 1 and 2 via lifts
- Accessible ticket machines: There are accessible ticket machines at this station
- Accessible ticket machines note: All South Western Railway ticket machines are able to sell tickets with Disabled Persons Railcard discounts. All machines are accessible, however the station may not be so please check the station access note for further details
- 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 next to the Brighton Yard entrance gateline. The National key toilets are located next to the Brighton Yard entrance gateline; these toilets are operated by a radar key. A radar key is available from station staff upon request. A 'National Key Scheme' key [RADAR] can be purchased by contacting the following. Address: 12 City Forum, 250 City Road, London, EC1V 8AF. Tel: 020 7250 3222. Minicom: 020 7250 4119. Fax: 020 7250 0212. Email: [email protected]
- National key toilets: Yes
- Baby changing facilities: Yes
- Waiting rooms location: Waiting rooms are on platforms 1, 9/10 and 13/14
- Storage sheltered: Yes
- Storage location: Brighton Yard side of the station.
- Storage CCTV: Yes
- Location for Rail Replacement Services: Through services: Grant Road Bus Stop A All arrivals (except via Wandsworth Town): St Johns Hill Bus Stop C Arrivals via Wandsworth Town: Grant Road Bus Stop R
- Opening hours: Monday - Friday 06:10 - 19:10 Saturday 08:40 - 16:45 Sunday 09:15 - 17:45
- Car Park: No
- Staff help available: Yes
- Step free access coverage: Yes
- Step free access note: This is a Category B3 station: Ramp access to platform 1 (to St Pancras). Steps to all other platforms. Assistance Meeting Point is at the station front by the book exchange. This station doesn't have tactile surfaces along all platform edges. Please pay attention to where the platform surface changes from smooth to paved or contact us for assistance.
- Accessible taxis: No
- Accessible ticket machines: There are accessible ticket machines at this station
- Accessible ticket machines note: All Thameslink ticket machines are able to sell tickets with Disabled Persons Railcard discounts. Ticket machines are of an accessible design, however their location and the station itself may not be so please check the station access note for further details
- Ramp for train access: Yes
- Wheelchairs available: Yes
- Wheelchairs available open hours: Wheelchairs may only be available when the station is staffed
- Impaired mobility set down / pick up points available: Yes
- Storage sheltered: No
- Storage location: Outside main entrance
- Storage CCTV: Yes
- Car Park: No
- Staff help available: No
- Step free access coverage: Yes
- Step free access note: Category B Platform 1 has step free access via a ramp with a very steep gradient. Platform 2 has step free access via a ramp with a steep gradient. Access between the platforms is via a barrow crossing, this has an uneven surface due to the tracks. This station doesn't have tactile paving at the edges of the platform.
- Ramp for train access: No
- Wheelchairs available: No
- Impaired mobility set down / pick up points available: No
- Location for Rail Replacement Services: On the main road (A52) at the top of the Station Approach Road (3/4 mile)
- 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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