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Edinburgh to Skegness trains

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Trip Overview

The average train between Edinburgh and Skegness takes 5h 50m and the fastest train takes 4h 53m. The train service runs several times per day from Edinburgh 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 50m
Duration
343 mi
Distance
£167
Average price
Every 2 hours
Frequency

Train

best
  1. Take the train from Edinburgh Waverley to Yorktrain train
  2. Take the train from York to Granthamtrain train
  3. Take the train from Grantham to Skegnesstrain train
6h 8m
£109–231

Edinburgh to Skegness train times

Trains run every 2 hours between Edinburgh and Skegness. The earliest departure is at 5:37 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Edinburgh is at 9:00 PM which arrives into Skegness at 8:52 AM. All services require a transfer at York and take an average of 5h 50m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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  • Distance: 342.8 mi
  • Duration: 5h 50m

What companies run services between Edinburgh, Scotland and Skegness, England?

You can take a train from Edinburgh Waverley to Skegness via York and Grantham in around 6h 8m.

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