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Trip Overview

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.

6h 34m
Duration
343 mi
Distance
£162
Average price
Every 2 hours
Frequency

Skegness to Edinburgh train times

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 34m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Thursday, November 12, 2026

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    East Midlands RailwaysLondon North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)Cross Country6h 5m • 2 changes
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    East Midlands RailwaysLondon North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)Cross Country5h 53m • 2 changes
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    East Midlands RailwaysLondon North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)Cross Country5h 54m • 2 changes
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    East Midlands RailwaysLondon North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)Cross Country5h 51m • 2 changes
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Departing Friday, November 13, 2026

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    East Midlands RailwaysLondon North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)Cross Country6h 5m • 2 changes
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    East Midlands RailwaysLondon North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)Cross Country5h 53m • 2 changes
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    East Midlands RailwaysLondon North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)Cross Country5h 54m • 2 changes
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    East Midlands RailwaysLondon North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)Cross Country5h 51m • 2 changes
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Departing Saturday, November 14, 2026

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    East Midlands RailwaysLondon North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)Cross Country6h 5m • 2 changes
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    East Midlands RailwaysLondon North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)Cross Country5h 53m • 2 changes
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    East Midlands RailwaysLondon North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)Cross Country5h 51m • 2 changes
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    East Midlands RailwaysLondon North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)Cross Country5h 51m • 2 changes
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Departing Sunday, November 15, 2026

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    East Midlands RailwaysLondon North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)Cross Country5h 55m • 2 changes
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    East Midlands RailwaysLondon North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)Cross Country5h 55m • 2 changes
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    East Midlands RailwaysLondon North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)Cross Country5h 42m • 2 changes
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    East Midlands RailwaysLondon North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)Cross Country5h 55m • 2 changes
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Departing Monday, November 16, 2026

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    East Midlands RailwaysLondon North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)Cross Country6h 5m • 2 changes
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    East Midlands RailwaysLondon North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)Cross Country5h 53m • 2 changes
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    East Midlands RailwaysLondon North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)Cross Country5h 54m • 2 changes
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    East Midlands RailwaysLondon North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)Cross Country5h 51m • 2 changes
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Departing Tuesday, November 17, 2026

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    East Midlands RailwaysLondon North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)Cross Country6h 5m • 2 changes
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    East Midlands RailwaysLondon North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)Cross Country5h 53m • 2 changes
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    East Midlands RailwaysLondon North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)Cross Country5h 54m • 2 changes
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    East Midlands RailwaysLondon North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)Cross Country5h 51m • 2 changes
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Departing Wednesday, November 18, 2026

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    East Midlands RailwaysLondon North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)Cross Country6h 5m • 2 changes
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    East Midlands RailwaysLondon North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)Cross Country5h 53m • 2 changes
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    East Midlands RailwaysLondon North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)Cross Country5h 54m • 2 changes
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    East Midlands RailwaysLondon North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)Cross Country5h 51m • 2 changes
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Frequently asked questions

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.

Map of how to get from Skegness to Edinburgh.ExpandLaunch map view
  • Distance: 342.9 mi
  • Duration: 6h 34m

What companies run services between Skegness, England and Edinburgh, Scotland?

You can take a train from Skegness to Edinburgh Waverley via Grantham and York in around 5h 26m.

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