Reading to Skegness Trains

Reading to Skegness trains

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Trip Overview

The average train between Reading and Skegness takes 3h 48m and the fastest train takes 3h 19m. There is a train service every few hours from Reading 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.

3h 48m

Duration

201 mi

Distance

£94

Average price

Every 2 hours

Frequency

Reading to Skegness train times

Trains run every 2 hours between Reading and Skegness. The earliest departure is at 4:35 AM at night, and the last departure from Reading is at 5:20 PM which arrives into Skegness at 8:54 PM. All services require a transfer at London Paddington and take an average of 3h 48m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Monday, October 19, 2026

4:35 AM → 8:52 AM
4h 17m • 3 changes
6:19 AM → 9:54 AM
3h 35m • 3 changes
7:20 AM → 10:54 AM
3h 33m • 3 changes
9:20 AM → 12:54 PM
3h 33m • 3 changes
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Departing Tuesday, October 20, 2026

4:35 AM → 8:52 AM
4h 17m • 3 changes
6:19 AM → 9:54 AM
3h 35m • 3 changes
7:20 AM → 10:54 AM
3h 33m • 3 changes
9:20 AM → 12:54 PM
3h 33m • 3 changes
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Departing Wednesday, October 21, 2026

4:35 AM → 8:52 AM
4h 17m • 3 changes
6:19 AM → 9:54 AM
3h 35m • 3 changes
7:20 AM → 10:54 AM
3h 33m • 3 changes
9:20 AM → 12:54 PM
3h 33m • 3 changes
Show more

Departing Thursday, October 22, 2026

4:35 AM → 8:52 AM
4h 17m • 3 changes
6:19 AM → 9:54 AM
3h 35m • 3 changes
7:20 AM → 10:54 AM
3h 33m • 3 changes
9:20 AM → 12:54 PM
3h 33m • 3 changes
Show more

Departing Friday, October 23, 2026

4:35 AM → 8:52 AM
4h 17m • 3 changes
6:19 AM → 9:54 AM
3h 35m • 3 changes
7:20 AM → 10:54 AM
3h 33m • 3 changes

Frequently asked questions

Want to know about travelling from Reading 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.

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

You can take a train from Reading to Skegness via London Paddington, Paddington, King's Cross St. Pancras station, King's Cross, and Grantham in around 4h 23m.

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