The average train between Gateshead and Skegness takes 4h 30m and the fastest train takes 3h 26m. There is a train service every few hours from Gateshead 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 Gateshead and Skegness. The earliest departure is at 5:27 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Gateshead is at 8:58 PM which arrives into Skegness at 8:52 AM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 4h 30m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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No, there is no direct train from Gateshead to Skegness. However, there are services departing from Gateshead station and arriving at Skegness station via Grantham. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 30m.
Gateshead to Skegness train services, operated by London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER), depart from Newcastle station.
Gateshead to Skegness train services, operated by London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER), arrive at Skegness station.
Book your Gateshead to Skegness train tickets online with London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER) and East Midlands Railways.
The distance between Gateshead and Skegness is 238.5 km. The road distance is 354 km.
You can take a train from Newcastle to Skegness via Grantham in around 4h 16m.