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Exeter to Skegness trains

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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.

6h 15m
Duration
338 mi
Distance
£154
Average price
Every 3 hours
Frequency

Train via London

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  1. Take the train from Exeter St Davids to London Paddingtontrain train
  2. Take the train from King's Cross to Granthamtrain train
  3. Take the train from Grantham to Skegnesstrain train
6h 9m
£122–222

Exeter to Skegness train times

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.

Departing Saturday, October 10, 2026

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    Great Western Railway (GWR)London Underground (Tube)London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)East Midlands Railways5h 38m • 3 changes

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    Great Western Railway (GWR)London Underground (Tube)London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)East Midlands Railways17h 6m • 3 changes

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    Great Western Railway (GWR)London Underground (Tube)Hull TrainsEast Midlands Railways15h 1m • 3 changes

Departing Sunday, October 11, 2026

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    Great Western Railway (GWR)London Underground (Tube)London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)East Midlands Railways6h 23m • 3 changes

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    Great Western Railway (GWR)London Underground (Tube)London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)East Midlands Railways5h 40m • 3 changes

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    Great Western Railway (GWR)London Underground (Tube)London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)East Midlands Railways5h 46m • 3 changes

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    Great Western Railway (GWR)London Underground (Tube)London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)East Midlands Railways5h 48m • 3 changes
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Departing Monday, October 12, 2026

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    Great Western Railway (GWR)London Underground (Tube)London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)East Midlands Railways7h 45m • 3 changes

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    Great Western Railway (GWR)London Underground (Tube)London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)East Midlands Railways6h 2m • 3 changes

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    Great Western Railway (GWR)London Underground (Tube)London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)East Midlands Railways5h 58m • 3 changes

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    Great Western Railway (GWR)London Underground (Tube)London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)East Midlands Railways5h 39m • 3 changes
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Departing Tuesday, October 13, 2026

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    Great Western Railway (GWR)London Underground (Tube)London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)East Midlands Railways7h 45m • 3 changes

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    Great Western Railway (GWR)London Underground (Tube)London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)East Midlands Railways6h 2m • 3 changes

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    Great Western Railway (GWR)London Underground (Tube)London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)East Midlands Railways5h 58m • 3 changes

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    Great Western Railway (GWR)London Underground (Tube)London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)East Midlands Railways5h 39m • 3 changes
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Departing Wednesday, October 14, 2026

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    Great Western Railway (GWR)London Underground (Tube)London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)East Midlands Railways7h 45m • 3 changes

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    Great Western Railway (GWR)London Underground (Tube)London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)East Midlands Railways6h 2m • 3 changes

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    Great Western Railway (GWR)London Underground (Tube)London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)East Midlands Railways5h 58m • 3 changes

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    Great Western Railway (GWR)London Underground (Tube)London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)East Midlands Railways5h 39m • 3 changes
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Departing Thursday, October 15, 2026

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    Great Western Railway (GWR)London Underground (Tube)London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)East Midlands Railways7h 45m • 3 changes

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    Great Western Railway (GWR)London Underground (Tube)London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)East Midlands Railways6h 2m • 3 changes

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    Great Western Railway (GWR)London Underground (Tube)London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)East Midlands Railways5h 58m • 3 changes

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    Great Western Railway (GWR)London Underground (Tube)London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)East Midlands Railways5h 39m • 3 changes
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Departing Friday, October 16, 2026

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    Great Western Railway (GWR)London Underground (Tube)London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)East Midlands Railways7h 45m • 3 changes

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    Great Western Railway (GWR)London Underground (Tube)London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)East Midlands Railways6h 2m • 3 changes

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Want to know about travelling from Exeter 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.

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  • Distance: 337.9 mi
  • Duration: 6h 15m

What companies run services between Exeter, England and Skegness, England?

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.

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