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Cardiff to Skegness trains

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Trip Overview

The average train between Cardiff and Skegness takes 5h 54m and the fastest train takes 4h 54m. 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.

5h 54m
Duration
310 mi
Distance
£161
Average price
Every 2 hours
Frequency

Train via London

best
  1. Take the train from Cardiff Central to London Paddingtontrain train
  2. Take the train from King's Cross to Granthamtrain train
  3. Take the train from Grantham to Skegnesstrain train
5h 44m
£126–233

Cardiff to Skegness train times

Trains run every 2 hours between Cardiff and Skegness. The earliest departure is at 5:14 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Cardiff is at 9:20 PM which arrives into Skegness at 8:52 AM. All services require a transfer at London Paddington and take an average of 5h 54m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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Map of how to get from Cardiff to Skegness.ExpandLaunch map view
  • Distance: 309.7 mi
  • Duration: 5h 54m

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

You can take a train from Cardiff Central to Skegness via London Paddington, Paddington, King's Cross St. Pancras station, King's Cross, and Grantham in around 5h 44m.

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