The average train between Basingstoke and Skegness takes 4h 32m and the fastest train takes 3h 46m. There is a train service every few hours from Basingstoke to Skegness. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.
Trains run every 2 hours between Basingstoke and Skegness. The earliest departure is at 5:54 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Basingstoke is at 11:44 PM which arrives into Skegness at 8:52 AM. All services require a transfer at Clapham Junction and take an average of 4h 32m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.




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3h 58m • 4 changesWant to know about travelling from Basingstoke to Skegness? We have put together a list of the most frequently asked questions from our users such as: What is the cheapest mode of transport? What is the quickest option? How much do tickets usually cost? and many more.
No, there is no direct train from Basingstoke to Skegness. However, there are services departing from Basingstoke station and arriving at Skegness station via Clapham Junction. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 32m.
Basingstoke to Skegness train services, operated by South Western Railway, depart from Basingstoke station.
Basingstoke to Skegness train services, operated by South Western Railway, arrive at Skegness station.
Book your Basingstoke to Skegness train tickets online with South Western Railway, London Underground (Tube) and 3 other operators.
The distance between Basingstoke and Skegness is 230.6 km. The road distance is 343 km.
You can take a train from Basingstoke to Skegness via Clapham Junction, Vauxhall, Vauxhall station, King's Cross St. Pancras station, King's Cross, and Grantham in around 5h 8m.