The average train between Ely and Skegness takes 3h 49m and the fastest train takes 2h 47m. The train service runs several times per day from Ely 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 2 hours between Ely and Skegness. The earliest departure is at 6:48 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Ely is at 9:04 PM which arrives into Skegness at 8:52 AM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 3h 49m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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No, there is no direct train from Ely to Skegness. However, there are services departing from Ely station and arriving at Skegness station via Grantham. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 49m.
Ely to Skegness train services, operated by East Midlands Railways, depart from Ely station.
Ely to Skegness train services, operated by East Midlands Railways, arrive at Skegness station.
Book your Ely to Skegness train tickets online with East Midlands Railways.
The distance between Ely and Skegness is 82.9 km. The road distance is 188 km.
You can take a train from Ely to Skegness via Grantham in around 3h 34m.