The average train between Chester and Skegness takes 5h 34m and the fastest train takes 4h 58m. The train service runs several times per day from Chester 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 3 hours between Chester and Skegness. The earliest departure is at 5:56 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Chester is at 8:55 PM which arrives into Skegness at 7:59 AM. All services require a transfer at Crewe and take an average of 5h 34m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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Want to know about travelling from Chester 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 Chester to Skegness. However, there are services departing from Chester station and arriving at Skegness station via Nottingham. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 34m.
Chester to Skegness train services, operated by Transport for Wales, depart from Crewe station.
Chester to Skegness train services, operated by Transport for Wales, arrive at Skegness station.
Book your Chester to Skegness train tickets online with Transport for Wales and East Midlands Railways.
The distance between Chester and Skegness is 215.2 km. The road distance is 269 km.
You can take a train from Chester to Skegness via Crewe and Nottingham in around 6h 5m.