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Reading to Skegness trains

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Trip Overview

The average train between Reading and Skegness takes 3h 47m 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 47m
Duration
201 mi
Distance
£103
Average price
Every 2 hours
Frequency

Train via London

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  1. Take the train from Reading to London Paddingtontrain train
  2. Take the train from King's Cross to Granthamtrain train
  3. Take the train from Grantham to Skegnesstrain train
4h 34m
£76–159

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 47m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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  • Distance: 201 mi
  • Duration: 3h 47m

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 34m.

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