The average train between Skegness and Luton takes 3h 57m and the fastest train takes 3h 20m. There is a train service every few hours from Skegness to Luton. 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 hourly between Skegness and Luton. 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 Luton at 12:33 AM. All services require a transfer at Grantham and take an average of 3h 57m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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No, there is no direct train from Skegness to Luton. However, there are services departing from Skegness station and arriving at Luton station via Grantham. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 57m.
Skegness to Luton train services, operated by East Midlands Railways, depart from Skegness station.
Skegness to Luton train services, operated by East Midlands Railways, arrive at Luton station.
Book your Skegness to Luton train tickets online with East Midlands Railways, London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER) and 2 other operators.
The distance between Skegness and Luton is 149.5 km. The road distance is 310 km.
You can take a train from Skegness to Luton via Grantham, London Kings Cross, and London St Pancras Intl in around 3h 27m.