The average train between Skegness and Edinburgh takes 6h 34m 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 8:19 PM which arrives into Edinburgh at 8:29 AM. All services require a transfer at Grantham and take an average of 6h 34m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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Want 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 station via Grantham. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 34m.
Skegness to Edinburgh train services, operated by East Midlands Railways, depart from Skegness station.
Skegness to Edinburgh train services, operated by East Midlands Railways, arrive at Edinburgh Waverley station.
Book your Skegness to Edinburgh train tickets online with East Midlands Railways, London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER) and Cross Country.
The distance between Skegness and Edinburgh is 386.5 km. The road distance is 552 km.
You can take a train from Skegness to Edinburgh Waverley via Grantham and York in around 5h 29m.