The average train between Lowestoft and Skegness takes 6h 16m and the fastest train takes 4h 54m. The train service runs several times per day from Lowestoft 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 Lowestoft and Skegness. The earliest departure is at 5:38 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Lowestoft is at 11:35 PM which arrives into Skegness at 9:54 AM. All services require a transfer at Norwich and take an average of 6h 16m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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No, there is no direct train from Lowestoft to Skegness. However, there are services departing from Lowestoft station and arriving at Skegness station via Grantham. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 16m.
Lowestoft to Skegness train services, operated by Greater Anglia, depart from Norwich station.
Lowestoft to Skegness train services, operated by Greater Anglia, arrive at Skegness station.
Book your Lowestoft to Skegness train tickets online with Greater Anglia and East Midlands Railways.
The distance between Lowestoft and Skegness is 120.7 km. The road distance is 312 km.
You can take a train from Lowestoft to Skegness via Norwich and Grantham in around 6h 6m.