Train Cardiff to Skegness from £147 | Tickets & Timetables

Trip Overview

The average train between Cardiff and Skegness takes 6h 47m 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 47m
Duration: 245 mi
Distance: £147
Average price: Every 4 hours
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Take the train from Nottingham to Skegnesstrain Nottingham - Skegness

6h 19m

£119–177

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 7:50 PM which arrives into Skegness at 7:59 AM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 6h 47m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Sunday, May 24, 2026

1:45 PM → 7:56 PM
6h 11m • 1 change
5:45 PM → 7:59 AM
Arrives next day
14h 14m • 1 change

Departing Monday, May 25, 2026

6:40 AM → 11:56 AM
5h 16m • 1 change
7:45 AM → 1:54 PM
6h 9m • 1 change
8:45 AM → 2:55 PM
6h 10m • 1 change
10:45 AM → 4:59 PM
6h 14m • 1 change
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Departing Tuesday, May 26, 2026

6:40 AM → 11:56 AM
5h 16m • 1 change
7:45 AM → 1:55 PM
6h 10m • 1 change
8:45 AM → 2:55 PM
6h 10m • 1 change
10:45 AM → 4:59 PM
6h 14m • 1 change
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Departing Wednesday, May 27, 2026

6:40 AM → 11:56 AM
5h 16m • 1 change
7:45 AM → 1:55 PM
6h 10m • 1 change
8:45 AM → 2:55 PM
6h 10m • 1 change
10:45 AM → 4:59 PM
6h 14m • 1 change
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Departing Thursday, May 28, 2026

6:40 AM → 11:56 AM
5h 16m • 1 change
7:45 AM → 1:55 PM
6h 10m • 1 change
8:45 AM → 2:55 PM
6h 10m • 1 change
10:45 AM → 4:59 PM
6h 14m • 1 change
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Departing Friday, May 29, 2026

6:40 AM → 11:56 AM
5h 16m • 1 change
7:45 AM → 1:54 PM
6h 9m • 1 change
8:45 AM → 2:55 PM
6h 10m • 1 change
10:45 AM → 4:59 PM
6h 14m • 1 change
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Departing Saturday, May 30, 2026

6:40 AM → 12:54 PM
6h 14m • 1 change
7:45 AM → 1:54 PM
6h 9m • 1 change
8:45 AM → 2:55 PM
6h 10m • 1 change
9:45 AM → 3:54 PM
6h 9m • 1 change

Frequently asked questions

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