The average train between York and Skegness takes 2h 38m and the fastest train takes 2h 21m. There is a train service every few hours from York to Skegness. 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 York and Skegness. The earliest departure is at 6:10 AM in the morning, and the last departure from York is at 6:31 PM which arrives into Skegness at 8:54 PM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 2h 38m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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No, there is no direct train from York to Skegness. However, there are services departing from York station and arriving at Skegness station via Grantham. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 38m.
York to Skegness train services, operated by London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER), depart from York station.
York to Skegness train services, operated by London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER), arrive at Skegness station.
Book your York to Skegness train tickets online with London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER) and East Midlands Railways.
The distance between York and Skegness is 130.3 km. The road distance is 226 km.
You can take a train from York to Skegness via Grantham in around 3h 14m.