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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
£158
Average price
Every 2 hours
Frequency

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.

Departing Tuesday, November 10, 2026

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    London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)East Midlands Railways4h 59m • 2 changes
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    London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)East Midlands Railways5h 2m • 2 changes
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    London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)East Midlands Railways5h • 2 changes
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    London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)East Midlands Railways4h 54m • 2 changes
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Departing Wednesday, November 11, 2026

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    London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)East Midlands Railways5h 17m • 2 changes
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    London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)East Midlands Railways4h 54m • 2 changes
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    London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)East Midlands Railways4h 55m • 2 changes
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    London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)East Midlands Railways4h 55m • 2 changes
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Departing Thursday, November 12, 2026

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    London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)East Midlands Railways5h 17m • 2 changes
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    London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)East Midlands Railways4h 54m • 2 changes
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    London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)East Midlands Railways4h 55m • 2 changes
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    London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)East Midlands Railways4h 55m • 2 changes
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Departing Friday, November 13, 2026

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    London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)East Midlands Railways5h 17m • 2 changes
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    London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)East Midlands Railways4h 54m • 2 changes
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    London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)East Midlands Railways4h 55m • 2 changes
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    London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)East Midlands Railways4h 55m • 2 changes
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Departing Saturday, November 14, 2026

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    London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)East Midlands Railways5h 4m • 2 changes
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    London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)East Midlands Railways4h 54m • 2 changes
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    London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)East Midlands Railways4h 55m • 2 changes
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    London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)East Midlands Railways4h 55m • 2 changes
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Departing Sunday, November 15, 2026

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    London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)East Midlands Railways4h 54m • 2 changes
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    London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)East Midlands Railways4h 53m • 2 changes
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    London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)East Midlands Railways4h 55m • 2 changes
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    London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)East Midlands Railways4h 53m • 2 changes
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Departing Monday, November 16, 2026

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    London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)East Midlands Railways5h 17m • 2 changes
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    London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)East Midlands Railways4h 54m • 2 changes
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    London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)East Midlands Railways4h 55m • 2 changes
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    London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)East Midlands Railways4h 55m • 2 changes
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Frequently asked questions

Want to know about travelling from Edinburgh 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.

Map of how to get from Edinburgh to Skegness.ExpandLaunch map view
  • 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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