The cheapest and fastest trains from Skegness to Nottingham
Cheapest price
$20
Average price
$34
Fastest journey
1 h 45 m
Average duration
2 h 3 m
Trains per day
5
Distance
102 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Skegness to Nottingham is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Skegness to Nottingham will cost around $34 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only $20.
Of the 5 trains that leave Skegness for Nottingham on Fri, Nov 07, 5 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
On Fri, Nov 07 the direct trains cover the 102 km distance in an average of 2 h 3 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 1 h 45 m .
On Fri, Nov 07 the slowest trains will take 2 h 16 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 Skegness to Nottingham
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Skegness to Nottingham among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the train with prices starting from €11. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 2h 6m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a train costs an average of €11, and a bus costs an average of €40.
Distance: 63 miles (102 km)
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Most popular Train | Bus |
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€22 Average price Cheapest | €40 Average price |
2h 36m Average total duration Fastest 2h 6m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 2h 50m Average total duration 2h 20m Onboard + 30m Additional time* |
Direct Options | Direct Options |
Live departures
Skegness to Nottingham train times
The table below shows live departures for Skegness to Nottingham trains for today, Thursday, November 6. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
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![]() | 3:14 PM Skegness | 2h08 | 5:22 PM Nottingham | 0 transfersDirect | |
![]() | 5:15 PM Skegness | 2h16 | 7:31 PM Nottingham | 0 transfersDirect | |
![]() | 8:20 PM Skegness | 1h45 | 10:05 PM Nottingham | 0 transfersDirect | |
| Friday, November 7 | |||||
![]() | 6:06 AM Skegness | 2h17 | 8:23 AM Nottingham | 0 transfersDirect | |
![]() | 8:20 AM Skegness | 2h01 | 10:21 AM Nottingham | 0 transfersDirect | |
![]() | 10:14 AM Skegness | 2h08 | 12:22 PM Nottingham | 0 transfersDirect | |
![]() | 1:16 PM Skegness | 2h05 | 3:21 PM Nottingham | 0 transfersDirect | |
This is the last train of the day. | |||||
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Journey information
Overview: Train from Skegness to Nottingham
Trains from Skegness to Nottingham run on average 6 times per day, taking around 2h 6m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at $13 (€11) if you book in advance.
There are 6 trains per day. The earliest train runs at 05:47, the last at 21:20. The fastest train covers the 63 miles (102 km) distance in 1h 45m.
Distance 63 miles (102 km) |
Average train duration 2h 6m |
Cheapest ticket price $13 (€11) |
Trains per day 6 |
Direct trains 6 |
Fastest train 1h 45m |
First train 05:47 |
Last train 21:20 |
Train companies: East Midlands Trains, east_midlands_trains from Skegness to Nottingham trainsEast Midlands Trains, east_midlands_trains trains will get you between Skegness and Nottingham from $13 (€11). 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 Skegness to Nottingham
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Skegness to Nottingham 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 Nottingham, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.

popular train stations
Popular train stations from Skegness to Nottingham
- 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.
- 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.
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