The average train between Skegness and Lowestoft takes 6h 36m and the fastest train takes 5h 12m. The train service runs several times per day from Skegness to Lowestoft. 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 Lowestoft. 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 Lowestoft at 11:36 AM. All services require a transfer at Grantham and take an average of 6h 36m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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No, there is no direct train from Skegness to Lowestoft. However, there are services departing from Skegness station and arriving at Lowestoft station via Grantham. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 36m.
Skegness to Lowestoft train services, operated by East Midlands Railways, depart from Skegness station.
Skegness to Lowestoft train services, operated by East Midlands Railways, arrive at Norwich station.
Book your Skegness to Lowestoft train tickets online with East Midlands Railways and Greater Anglia.
The distance between Skegness and Lowestoft is 120.7 km. The road distance is 312 km.
You can take a train from Skegness to Lowestoft via Grantham and Norwich in around 5h 43m.