The average train between Exeter and Skegness takes 6h 15m and the fastest train takes 5h 38m. The train service runs several times per day from Exeter 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 Exeter and Skegness. The earliest departure is at 1:07 AM at night, and the last departure from Exeter is at 8:52 PM which arrives into Skegness at 11:53 AM. All services require a transfer at London Paddington and take an average of 6h 15m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.



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No, there is no direct train from Exeter to Skegness. However, there are services departing from Exeter station and arriving at Skegness station via London Paddington. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 15m.
Exeter to Skegness train services, operated by Great Western Railway (GWR), depart from Exeter St Davids station.
Exeter to Skegness train services, operated by Great Western Railway (GWR), arrive at Skegness station.
Book your Exeter to Skegness train tickets online with Great Western Railway (GWR), London Underground (Tube) and 3 other operators.
The distance between Exeter and Skegness is 377.5 km. The road distance is 544 km.
You can take a train from Exeter St Davids to Skegness via London Paddington, Paddington, King's Cross St. Pancras station, King's Cross, and Grantham in around 6h 9m.