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Cardiff to Skegness trains

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Trip Overview

The average train between Cardiff and Skegness takes 6h 50m and the fastest train takes 5h 16m. The train service runs several times per day from Cardiff 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.

6h 50m
Duration
245 mi
Distance
£151
Average price
Every 4 hours
Frequency

Train

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  1. Take the train from Cardiff Central to Nottinghamtrain train Cardiff Central - Nottingham
  2. Take the train from Nottingham to Skegnesstrain train Nottingham - Skegness
6h 18m
£126–182

Cardiff to Skegness train times

Trains run every 4 hours between Cardiff and Skegness. The earliest departure is at 6:40 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Cardiff is at 8:00 PM which arrives into Skegness at 10:59 AM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 6h 50m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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  • Distance: 244.7 mi
  • Duration: 6h 50m

What companies run services between Cardiff, Wales and Skegness, England?

You can take a train from Cardiff Central to Skegness via Nottingham in around 6h 18m.

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