The cheapest and fastest trains from Durham to Skegness
Cheapest price
£73
Average price
£73
Fastest journey
4 h 15 m
Average duration
4 h 15 m
Trains per day
1
Distance
220 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Durham to Skegness is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid travelling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Durham to Skegness will cost around £73 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap train tickets today for only £73.
Of the 1 trains that leave Durham for Skegness every day 1 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
These direct trains cover the 220 km distance in an average of 4 h 15 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 4 h 15 m .
The slowest trains will take 4 h 15 m and usually involve a change or two along the way, but you might be able to save a few pennies if you’re on a budget.


Live departures
Durham to Skegness train times
The table below shows live departures for Durham to Skegness trains for today, Tuesday 18 November. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Changes | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
![]() | 03:55 Durham | 4h01 | 07:56 Skegness | 0 changesdirect | |
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Journey information
Overview: Train from Durham to Skegness
Trains from Durham to Skegness run on average 3 times per day, taking around 3h 14m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at £53 if you book in advance.
The earliest train runs at 04:55, the last at 16:15. The fastest train covers the 220 km distance in 4h 1m.
Distance 220 km |
Average train duration 3h 14m |
Cheapest ticket price £53 |
Trains per day 3 |
Fastest train 4h 1m |
First train 04:55 |
Last train 16:15 |
Train companies: LNER from Durham to Skegness trainsLNER trains will get you between Durham and Skegness from £53. With over 1000 travel companies on Omio, you can find the best train times and tickets for your trip.
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FAQs: Durham to Skegness train
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Durham to Skegness by train. From journey times and ticket prices to direct connections, first and last departures, and even whether the route is scenic, our FAQs cover everything you need to plan your trip. Whether you’re looking for the fastest train, the cheapest option, or tips for making the most of your visit at Skegness, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.

popular train stations
Important Stations and Airports in Durham and Skegness
- Opening hours: Monday - Friday 06:00 - 18:00 Saturday 07:00 - 17:00 Sunday 09:00 - 16:00
- Car Park: Short stay
- Staff help available: Yes
- Step free access coverage: Yes
- Accessible car park equipment: Wheelchair users may require assistance using car park equipment at this station
- Accessible ticket machines: There are accessible ticket machines at this station
- Accessible toilets: Yes
- Ramp for train access: Yes
- Wheelchairs available: Yes
- Impaired mobility set down / pick up points available: Yes
- Toilets Location: The toilets are located on the Concourse of both platforms. The National key toilets are located on both platforms; these toilets are operated by a RADAR key. A RADAR key is available from the Customer Information Points on both platforms.
- National key toilets: Yes
- National key toilets location: The National key toilets are located on both platforms; these toilets are operated by a radar key. A radar key is available from the Customer Information Points on both platforms.
- Baby changing facilities: Yes
- Waiting rooms location: This station has heated waiting rooms available. Seating is available at an accessible height in the waiting room and on platforms Waiting Room Platform 1 opening hours Monday to Saturday - 04:00 - 22:00 Sunday 08:00 - 22:00 Platform 2 opening hours Monday to Saturday 05:30 - 20:00 Sunday 09:00 - 20:00
- Storage sheltered: Yes
- Storage location: North end of Platforms 1 and 2
- Storage CCTV: Yes
- Location for Rail Replacement Services: Pick Up / Drop Off in the station car park.
- Opening hours: Monday - Friday 07:55 - 16:30 Saturday 07:55 - 16:30 Sunday Closed None
- Car Park: No
- Staff help available: Yes
- Step free access coverage: Yes
- Step free access note: Category B Level access to station and platforms. There is suitable access to and between platforms. This station doesn't have tactile paving at the edge of the platforms.
- Accessible taxis: Taxi number displayed on IUP.
- Accessible ticket machines: There are accessible ticket machines at this station
- Accessible ticket machines note: in the booking hall
- Accessible toilets: Yes
- Ramp for train access: Yes
- Wheelchairs available: Yes
- Impaired mobility set down / pick up points available: No
- Toilets Location: The toilets are located in the Main Building. The National key toilets are located in the Main Building; these toilets are operated by a radar key.
- National key toilets: Yes
- National key toilets location: The National key toilets are located in the Main Building; these toilets are operated by a radar key.
- Baby changing facilities: No
- Storage sheltered: Yes
- Storage location: Bottom of the station near the exit.
- Storage CCTV: Yes
- Location for Rail Replacement Services: In Richmond Drive at the entrance to the station.
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