The average train between Skegness and Exeter takes 6h 46m and the fastest train takes 5h 36m. There is a train service every few hours from Skegness to Exeter. 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 Exeter. 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 Exeter at 10:10 AM. All services require a transfer at Grantham and take an average of 6h 46m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.



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No, there is no direct train from Skegness to Exeter. However, there are services departing from Skegness station and arriving at Exeter station via Grantham. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 46m.
Skegness to Exeter train services, operated by East Midlands Railways, depart from Skegness station.
Skegness to Exeter train services, operated by East Midlands Railways, arrive at Exeter St Davids station.
Book your Skegness to Exeter train tickets online with East Midlands Railways, London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER) and 2 other operators.
The distance between Skegness and Exeter is 377.5 km. The road distance is 544 km.
You can take a train from Skegness to Exeter St Davids via Grantham, London Kings Cross, King's Cross St. Pancras station, Paddington, and London Paddington in around 5h 37m.