The average train between Holyhead and Skegness takes 9h 22m and the fastest train takes 7h 3m. The train service runs several times per day from Holyhead 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 5 times a day between Holyhead and Skegness. The earliest departure is at 4:44 AM at night, and the last departure from Holyhead is at 8:32 PM which arrives into Skegness at 10:54 AM. All services require a transfer at Crewe and take an average of 9h 22m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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No, there is no direct train from Holyhead to Skegness. However, there are services departing from Holyhead station and arriving at Skegness station via Crewe. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 9h 22m.
Holyhead to Skegness train services, operated by Transport for Wales, depart from Holyhead station.
Holyhead to Skegness train services, operated by Transport for Wales, arrive at Skegness station.
Book your Holyhead to Skegness train tickets online with Transport for Wales, East Midlands Railways and Avanti West Coast.
The distance between Holyhead and Skegness is 331.2 km. The road distance is 405 km.
You can take a train from Holyhead to Skegness via Crewe and Nottingham in around 8h.