The average train between Skegness and Edinburgh takes 6h 35m and the fastest train takes 5h 42m. There is a train service every few hours from Skegness to Edinburgh. 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 Edinburgh. 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 Edinburgh at 2:07 PM. All services require a transfer at Grantham and take an average of 6h 35m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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5h 51m • 2 changesWant to know about travelling from Skegness to Edinburgh? 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.
No, there is no direct train from Skegness to Edinburgh. However, there are services departing from Skegness station and arriving at Edinburgh Waverley station via Grantham station and York station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 35m.
Skegness to Edinburgh train services, operated by East Midlands Railways, depart from Skegness station.
Skegness to Edinburgh train services, operated by London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER), arrive at Edinburgh Waverley station.
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The distance between Skegness and Edinburgh is 386.5 km. The road distance is 445 km.
You can take a train from Skegness to Edinburgh Waverley via Grantham and York in around 5h 27m.