The average train between Skegness and Cardiff takes 6h 54m and the fastest train takes 6h 7m. The train service runs several times per day from Skegness to Cardiff. 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 3 hours between Skegness and Cardiff. The earliest departure is at 7:05 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Skegness is at 9:19 PM which arrives into Cardiff at 1:05 PM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 6h 54m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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No, there is no direct train from Skegness to Cardiff. However, there are services departing from Skegness station and arriving at Cardiff station via Nottingham. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 54m.
Skegness to Cardiff train services, operated by East Midlands Railways, depart from Skegness station.
Skegness to Cardiff train services, operated by East Midlands Railways, arrive at Cardiff Central station.
Book your Skegness to Cardiff train tickets online with East Midlands Railways and Cross Country.
The distance between Skegness and Cardiff is 302.2 km. The road distance is 394 km.
You can take a train from Skegness to Cardiff Central via Nottingham in around 6h 26m.