The cheapest and fastest trains from Northampton to Skegness
Cheapest price
£91
Average price
£92
Fastest journey
4 h 39 m
Average duration
4 h 51 m
Trains per day
4
Distance
129 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Northampton to Skegness is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid travelling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Northampton to Skegness will cost around £92 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap train tickets today for only £91.
Of the 4 trains that leave Northampton for Skegness every day 4 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
These direct trains cover the 129 km distance in an average of 4 h 51 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 4 h 39 m .
The slowest trains will take 5 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
Northampton to Skegness train times
The table below shows live departures for Northampton to Skegness trains for today, Tuesday 11 November. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Changes | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
![]() | 12:10 Northampton | 4h48 | 16:58 Skegness | 0 changesdirect | |
| Wednesday 12 November | |||||
![]() | 04:42 Northampton | 5h15 | 09:57 Skegness | 0 changesdirect | |
![]() | 07:10 Northampton | 4h43 | 11:53 Skegness | 0 changesdirect | |
![]() | 08:10 Northampton | 4h39 | 12:49 Skegness | 0 changesdirect | |
This is the last train of the day. | |||||
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Journey information
Overview: Train from Northampton to Skegness
Trains from Northampton to Skegness run on average 4 times per day, taking around 3h 51m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at £77 if you book in advance.
The earliest train runs at 05:14, the last at 19:20. The fastest train covers the 129 km distance in 4h 39m.
Distance 129 km |
Average train duration 3h 51m |
Cheapest ticket price £77 |
Trains per day 4 |
Fastest train 4h 39m |
First train 05:14 |
Last train 19:20 |
Train companies: East Midlands Trains from Northampton to Skegness trainsEast Midlands Trains trains will get you between Northampton and Skegness from £77. With over 1000 travel companies on Omio, you can find the best train times and tickets for your trip.
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FAQs: Northampton to Skegness train
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Northampton 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 Northampton and Skegness
- Opening hours: Monday - Friday 06:00 - 21:00 Saturday 06:00 - 21:00 Sunday 06:45 - 20:00 Peak demand is 0700-1000 1630-1830 Mon-Fri
- Type of shops available: WHSmith and Enterprise car rental
- Car Park: Station Car Park
- 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 taxis: Accessible taxis are available
- 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 Main Concourse. The National key toilets are located on the Main Concourse; these toilets are operated by a RADAR key. The RADAR key is available at the Customer Information Point; the RADAR key is available from station security after 00:30 at night. The toilet facilities are available: Monday - Saturday 04:00-22:30 and Sunday 06:00-22:30.
- National key toilets: Yes
- Baby changing facilities: Yes
- Baby changing facilities location: Female toilets,Male toilets
- Storage sheltered: Yes
- Storage location: Long stay car park and blue badge parking bays area.
- Storage CCTV: Yes
- Information available from staff: Yes - from help point,Yes - from information point,Yes - from ticket office
- Helpline Contact: 0800 0248 997
- Passenger Information Systems: Departure screens, Announcements
- Location for Rail Replacement Services: In the event of engineering the bus/coach will collect from the layby/turning circle on the car park side of the station building. Please check the destination of your bus/coach before boarding.
- 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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