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Compare train 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 train, with an average ticket price of €62 For those with little time, consider booking a train, which has an average total journey time of 3h 0m. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a train costs an average of €62, while a train costs an average of €62.
Distance: 114 miles (185 km)
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Most popular Train | Driving |
|---|---|
€62 Average price Cheapest | €57 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
3h 0m Average total duration Fastest 2h 30m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 3h 39m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
 Most popular train company | Your own car or car rental |
Direct Options | Direct Options |
You'll arrive about 1h 9m sooner (2h 30m by train vs 3h 39m by car). Tickets start at around €62 compared to roughly €57 in fuel and tolls — so you're paying a bit more, but getting hours of your day back, a city-centre arrival, and the freedom to work or relax instead of drive.
Driving makes more sense if you're travelling as a group (where fuel costs split several ways), want to stop along the way, or need a car once you arrive.
Travel optionsfrom London to Skegness
How to get from London to Skegness by train, bus or flight.
Our recommendation
The best way to travel from London to Skegness is by taking a train because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
- C21731+
W045207:18 AM3h36London Kings Cross (KGX)10:54 AMSkegness station (SKG)€391One-way1 transfer
Cheapest
- C21731+W045207:18 AM3h36London Kings Cross (KGX)10:54 AMSkegness station (SKG)€391One-way1 transfer
Fastest
- C59844+
G0809510:10 AM2h44London Kings Cross (KGX)12:54 PMSkegness station (SKG)€441One-way1 transfer
Other options
- C59847+W0003410:44 AM3h11London Kings Cross (KGX)1:55 PMSkegness station (SKG)€421One-way1 transfer
- C59844+W045229:18 AM3h36London Kings Cross (KGX)12:54 PMSkegness station (SKG)€421One-way1 transfer
- C21846+G080766:00 AM2h52London Kings Cross (KGX)8:52 AMSkegness station (SKG)€431One-way1 transfer
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FAQs: Travel from London to Skegness
Travel to Skegness easily. Whether you want fast, cheap or something entirely different, our travel experts have collected everything you need to know so you can find the best option from London to Skegness.
- Around 6 trains per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between London and Skegness as scheduled services by train can vary by season or day of the week.
- Trains mostly depart from London Kings Cross (KGX) and arrive in Skegness station (SKG).
- Travel with East Midlands Railway to go to Skegness by train.
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