The average train between Skegness and Reading takes 4h 8m and the fastest train takes 3h 22m. There is a train service every few hours from Skegness to Reading. 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 Reading. 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 Reading at 1:14 AM. All services require a transfer at Grantham and take an average of 4h 8m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.



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Want to know about travelling from Skegness to Reading? 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 Reading. However, there are services departing from Skegness station and arriving at Reading station via Grantham. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 8m.
Skegness to Reading train services, operated by East Midlands Railways, depart from Skegness station.
Skegness to Reading train services, operated by East Midlands Railways, arrive at Reading station.
Book your Skegness to Reading train tickets online with East Midlands Railways, London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER) and 3 other operators.
The distance between Skegness and Reading is 207.6 km. The road distance is 323 km.
You can take a train from Skegness to Reading via Grantham, London Kings Cross, King's Cross St. Pancras station, Paddington, and London Paddington in around 3h 45m.