4.9
4.6The cheapest and fastest trains from Nottingham to Skegness
Cheapest price
$18
Average price
$20
Fastest journey
2 h 9 m
Average duration
2 h 14 m
Trains per day
4
Distance
102 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Nottingham to Skegness is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Nottingham to Skegness will cost around $20 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only $18.
Of the 4 trains that leave Nottingham for Skegness on Thu, Jun 04, 4 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
On Thu, Jun 04 the direct trains cover the 102 km distance in an average of 2 h 14 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 2 h 9 m .
On Thu, Jun 04 the slowest trains will take 2 h 17 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.
C598634:45 PM2h17Nottingham station (NOT)7:02 PMSkegness station (SKG)$181One-way0 transfers- C598645:45 PM2h15Nottingham station (NOT)8:00 PMSkegness station (SKG)$201One-way0 transfers
- C598583:45 PM2h14Nottingham station (NOT)5:59 PMSkegness station (SKG)$201One-way0 transfers
- C598696:45 PM2h09Nottingham station (NOT)8:54 PMSkegness station (SKG)$231One-way0 transfers
- C598696:45 PM2h09Nottingham station (NOT)8:54 PMSkegness station (SKG)$231One-way0 transfers
- C598583:45 PM2h14Nottingham station (NOT)5:59 PMSkegness station (SKG)$201One-way0 transfers
- C598645:45 PM2h15Nottingham station (NOT)8:00 PMSkegness station (SKG)$201One-way0 transfers
- C598634:45 PM2h17Nottingham station (NOT)7:02 PMSkegness station (SKG)$181One-way0 transfers
Travel Information
Compare bus and train for Nottingham to Skegness
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Nottingham to Skegness among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the train with prices starting from $9. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 2h 7m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a train costs an average of $9, and a bus costs an average of $40.
Distance: 63 miles (102 km)
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Most popular Train | Bus | Driving |
|---|---|---|
$24 Average price Cheapest | $40 Average price | $29 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
2h 37m Average total duration Fastest 2h 7m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 12h 25m Average total duration 11h 55m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 2h 6m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options |
This is compared to other travel options from Nottingham to Skegness:
A train is $15 (€13) less than a bus for this route with tickets for a bus from Nottingham to Skegness costing on average $40 (€32).
Other travel options to Skegness take longer:
Bus takes on average 11h 55m.
Tickets start at around {cheapestPrice} compared to roughly {drivingPriceInCents} in fuel and tolls — a saving of about {savingsAmount}. The journey takes {durationInMinutes} versus {drivingDurationInMinutes} by car, so you'll arrive a bit later, but you can work, read, or sleep along the way rather than spending the time behind the wheel. You'll also save the hassle of parking at the other end.
Direct services run with East Midlands Railway, east_midlands_trains.
Driving is worth it if you're on a tight schedule, travelling as a group, or want to stop somewhere en route.
Live departures
Nottingham to Skegness train times
The table below shows live departures for Nottingham to Skegness trains for today, Wednesday, June 3. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| C59857 | On time 2:45 PM Nottingham station (NOT) | 2h14 | 4:59 PM Skegness station (SKG) | 0 transfersDirect | |
| C59858 | On time 3:45 PM Nottingham station (NOT) | 2h14 | 5:59 PM Skegness station (SKG) | 0 transfersDirect | |
| C59863 | On time 4:45 PM Nottingham station (NOT) | 2h17 | 7:02 PM Skegness station (SKG) | 0 transfersDirect | |
This is the last train of the day. | |||||
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Journey information
Overview: Train from Nottingham to Skegness
United KingdomUnited Kingdom
Trains from Nottingham to Skegness run on average 6 times per day, taking around 2h 7m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at $9 (€7) if you book in advance.
There are 6 trains per day. The earliest train runs at 05:45, the last at 21:20. The fastest train covers the 63 miles (102 km) distance in 1h 53m.
Distance 63 miles (102 km) |
Average train duration 2h 7m |
Cheapest ticket price $9 (€7) |
Trains per day 6 |
Direct trains 6 |
Fastest train 1h 53m |
First train 5:45 AM |
Last train 9:20 PM |
Cheapest Month Aug |
Cheapest Day Sun |
High Season Jul - Sep |
Low Season Oct - Dec |
Busiest Day Tue |
Least Busy Day Wed |
Best time to book 21 days |
Train companies: East Midlands Railway, east_midlands_trains from Nottingham to Skegness trainsEast Midlands Railway, east_midlands_trains trains will get you between Nottingham and Skegness from $9 (€7). 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 Nottingham to Skegness
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Nottingham 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 Nottingham to Skegness
Shopping
Parking
Dining
ATM
Accessibility
WC
Hotel
Lost and Found Office
Ticket Office
Bike Parking
Bike Rental
Information Desk
- Opening hours: Monday - Friday 05:00 - 22:00 Saturday 05:00 - 22:00 Sunday 07:15 - 22:20
- Car Park: Station Car Park
- Staff help available: Yes
- Step free access coverage: Yes
- Step free access note: This is a category A access station. There are lifts available to all platforms and there is level and ramp access to the concourse and ticket office/machines. This station has tactile paving at the edge of each platform.
- Accessible car park equipment: Wheelchair users can use car park equipment at this station unaided
- Accessible public telephones: none
- Accessible taxis: Taxi number displayed on useful information poster at station.
- 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 the Southern Concourse, Platform 1/3 and Platform 5/6. The National key toilets are located on the Southern Concourse, Platform 1/3 and Platform 5/6; these toilets are operated by a radar key.
- National key toilets: Yes
- National key toilets location: The National key toilets are located on the Southern Concourse, Platform 1/3 & Platform 5/6; these toilets are operated by a radar key.
- Baby changing facilities: Yes
- Storage sheltered: Yes
- Storage location: Cycle hub located on ground floor of multi-storey car park on Queens Road. Additional stands in secure compound adjacent to Platform 1 on Station Road.
- Storage CCTV: Yes
- Information available from staff: Yes - from information point,Yes - from ticket office
- Helpline Contact: 08000 11 33 23
- Passenger Information Systems: Departure screens, Announcements, Arrival screens
- Location for Rail Replacement Services: Rail replacement buses will pick up and drop off from Carrington Street, at the front of the station.
ParkingDiningAccessibilityWCHotelTicket OfficeBike Parking- 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.
ParkingAccessibility
- 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)
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