The average train between Skegness and Chester takes 5h 43m and the fastest train takes 4h 44m. The train service runs several times per day from Skegness to Chester. 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 Skegness and Chester. 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 Chester at 8:39 AM. All services require a transfer at Nottingham and take an average of 5h 43m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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No, there is no direct train from Skegness to Chester. However, there are services departing from Skegness station and arriving at Chester station via Nottingham. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 43m.
Skegness to Chester train services, operated by East Midlands Railways, depart from Skegness station.
Skegness to Chester train services, operated by East Midlands Railways, arrive at Crewe station.
Book your Skegness to Chester train tickets online with East Midlands Railways, Transport for Wales and Avanti West Coast.
The distance between Skegness and Chester is 215.2 km. The road distance is 269 km.
You can take a train from Skegness to Chester via Nottingham and Crewe in around 5h 36m.