Holyhead to Skegness Trains

Trip Overview

The average train between Holyhead and Skegness takes 9h 24m 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.

9h 24m
Duration: 251 mi
Distance: £122
Average price: 5 times a day
Frequency

Train

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Take the train from Holyhead to Crewetrain
Take the train from Crewe to Nottinghamtrain
Take the train from Nottingham to Skegnesstrain

7h 51m

£99–156

Holyhead to Skegness train times

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 24m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Tuesday, November 3, 2026

4:44 AM → 11:56 AM
7h 12m • 2 changes
6:47 AM → 1:55 PM
7h 8m • 2 changes
8:51 AM → 3:54 PM
7h 3m • 2 changes
12:48 PM → 8:00 PM
7h 12m • 2 changes
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Departing Wednesday, November 4, 2026

4:44 AM → 11:56 AM
7h 12m • 2 changes
6:47 AM → 1:55 PM
7h 8m • 2 changes
8:51 AM → 3:54 PM
7h 3m • 2 changes
12:48 PM → 8:00 PM
7h 12m • 2 changes
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Departing Thursday, November 5, 2026

4:44 AM → 11:56 AM
7h 12m • 2 changes
6:47 AM → 1:55 PM
7h 8m • 2 changes
8:51 AM → 3:54 PM
7h 3m • 2 changes
12:48 PM → 8:00 PM
7h 12m • 2 changes
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Departing Friday, November 6, 2026

4:44 AM → 11:56 AM
7h 12m • 2 changes
6:47 AM → 1:55 PM
7h 8m • 2 changes
8:51 AM → 3:54 PM
7h 3m • 2 changes
12:48 PM → 8:00 PM
7h 12m • 2 changes
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Departing Saturday, November 7, 2026

6:47 AM → 1:55 PM
7h 8m • 2 changes
7:48 AM → 2:55 PM
7h 7m • 2 changes
8:48 AM → 3:54 PM
7h 6m • 2 changes
1:48 PM → 8:54 PM
7h 6m • 2 changes
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Departing Sunday, November 8, 2026

8:32 PM → 10:54 AM
Arrives next day
14h 22m • 2 changes

Departing Monday, November 9, 2026

4:44 AM → 11:56 AM
7h 12m • 2 changes
6:47 AM → 1:55 PM
7h 8m • 2 changes
8:51 AM → 3:54 PM
7h 3m • 2 changes
12:48 PM → 8:00 PM
7h 12m • 2 changes

Frequently asked questions

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