The average train between Skegness and Manchester takes 5h 14m and the fastest train takes 3h 49m. The train service runs several times per day from Skegness to Manchester. 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 Manchester. 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 Manchester at 11:04 AM. All services require a transfer at Grantham and take an average of 5h 14m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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Want to know about travelling from Skegness to Manchester? 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 Manchester. However, there are services departing from Skegness station and arriving at Manchester station via Grantham. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 14m.
Skegness to Manchester train services, operated by East Midlands Railways, depart from Skegness station.
Skegness to Manchester train services, operated by East Midlands Railways, arrive at Manchester Piccadilly station.
Book your Skegness to Manchester train tickets online with East Midlands Railways, Hull Trains and 2 other operators.
The distance between Skegness and Manchester is 175 km. The road distance is 271 km.
You can take a train from Skegness to Manchester Piccadilly via Grantham and Doncaster in around 4h 24m.