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Skegness to Cardiff trains

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The average train between Skegness and Cardiff takes 6h 51m and the fastest train takes 6h 6m. 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.

6h 51m
Duration
245 mi
Distance
£129
Average price
Every 3 hours
Frequency

Train

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  1. Take the train from Skegness to Nottinghamtrain train Skegness - Nottingham
  2. Take the train from Nottingham to Cardiff Centraltrain train Nottingham - Cardiff Central
6h 26m
£106–161

Skegness to Cardiff train times

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 9:17 PM which arrives into Cardiff at 10:25 AM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 6h 51m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Sunday, October 25, 2026

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    East Midlands RailwaysCross Country13h 38m • 1 change

Departing Monday, October 26, 2026

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    East Midlands RailwaysCross Country6h 20m • 1 change

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    East Midlands RailwaysCross Country6h 8m • 1 change

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    East Midlands RailwaysCross Country6h 9m • 1 change

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    East Midlands RailwaysCross Country6h 9m • 1 change
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Departing Tuesday, October 27, 2026

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    East Midlands RailwaysCross Country6h 20m • 1 change

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    East Midlands RailwaysCross Country6h 8m • 1 change

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    East Midlands RailwaysCross Country6h 9m • 1 change

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    East Midlands RailwaysCross Country6h 9m • 1 change
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Departing Wednesday, October 28, 2026

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    East Midlands RailwaysCross Country6h 20m • 1 change

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    East Midlands RailwaysCross Country6h 8m • 1 change

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    East Midlands RailwaysCross Country6h 9m • 1 change

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    East Midlands RailwaysCross Country6h 9m • 1 change
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Departing Thursday, October 29, 2026

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    East Midlands RailwaysCross Country6h 20m • 1 change

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    East Midlands RailwaysCross Country6h 8m • 1 change

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    East Midlands RailwaysCross Country6h 9m • 1 change

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    East Midlands RailwaysCross Country6h 9m • 1 change
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Departing Friday, October 30, 2026

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    East Midlands RailwaysCross Country6h 20m • 1 change

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    East Midlands RailwaysCross Country6h 8m • 1 change

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    East Midlands RailwaysCross Country6h 9m • 1 change

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    East Midlands RailwaysCross Country6h 9m • 1 change
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Departing Saturday, October 31, 2026

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    East Midlands RailwaysCross Country6h 20m • 1 change

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    East Midlands RailwaysCross Country6h 8m • 1 change

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    East Midlands RailwaysCross Country6h 7m • 1 change

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    East Midlands RailwaysCross Country6h 9m • 1 change
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Frequently asked questions

Want to know about travelling from Skegness to Cardiff? 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.

Map of how to get from Skegness to Cardiff.ExpandLaunch map view
  • Distance: 244.6 mi
  • Duration: 6h 51m

What companies run services between Skegness, England and Cardiff, Wales?

You can take a train from Skegness to Cardiff Central via Nottingham in around 6h 26m.

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