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The cheapest and fastest trains from Skegness to Birmingham
Showing times and prices for 03 Aug
Cheapest price
£24
Average price
£41
Fastest journey
3 h 38 m
Average duration
3 h 39 m
Trains per day
14
Distance
167 km
Cheap tickets
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Skegness to Birmingham is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid travelling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Skegness to Birmingham will cost around £41 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap train tickets today for only £24.
Fast trains
To travel from Skegness to Birmingham you need to make at least one change.
C59748+
G0077218:163h42Skegness station (SKG)21:58Birmingham New Street (BHM)£241One-way1 change- C21416+G0077319:183h43Skegness station (SKG)23:01Birmingham New Street (BHM)£241One-way1 change
- C59716+G007477:053h50Skegness station (SKG)10:55Birmingham New Street (BHM)£271One-way1 change
- C59743+G0076516:153h41Skegness station (SKG)19:56Birmingham New Street (BHM)£301One-way1 change
- C59747 · C21674+G0112817:243h52Skegness station (SKG)21:16Birmingham New Street (BHM)£341One-way2 changes
- C21418+G007498:173h38Skegness station (SKG)11:55Birmingham New Street (BHM)£371One-way1 change
- C59727+G0075310:163h39Skegness station (SKG)13:55Birmingham New Street (BHM)£461One-way1 change
- C59729+G0075511:163h39Skegness station (SKG)14:55Birmingham New Street (BHM)£521One-way1 change
- C59723+G007519:163h39Skegness station (SKG)12:55Birmingham New Street (BHM)£461One-way1 change
- C59738+G0076114:153h41Skegness station (SKG)17:56Birmingham New Street (BHM)£421One-way1 change
Travel Information
Compare coach and train for Skegness to Birmingham
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Skegness to Birmingham among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the coach with prices starting from £33. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 3h 23m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a coach costs an average of £33, and a train costs an average of £21.
Distance: 167 km
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3h 53m Average total duration Fastest 3h 23m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 9h 0m Average total duration 8h 30m Onboard + 30m Additional time* |
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Skegness to Birmingham train times
The table below shows live departures for Skegness to Birmingham trains for tomorrow, Monday 3 August. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
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| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Changes | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| C59716+G00747 | 7:05 Skegness station (SKG) | 3h50 | 10:55 Birmingham New Street (BHM) | 1 change | |
| C21418+G00749 | 8:17 Skegness station (SKG) | 3h38 | 11:55 Birmingham New Street (BHM) | 1 change | |
| C59723+G00751 | 9:16 Skegness station (SKG) | 3h39 | 12:55 Birmingham New Street (BHM) | 1 change | |
| C59727+G00753 | 10:16 Skegness station (SKG) | 3h39 | 13:55 Birmingham New Street (BHM) | 1 change | |
| C59729+G00755 | 11:16 Skegness station (SKG) | 3h39 | 14:55 Birmingham New Street (BHM) | 1 change | |
| C59733+G00757 | 12:16 Skegness station (SKG) | 3h44 | 16:00 Birmingham New Street (BHM) | 1 change | |
| C59735+G00759 | 13:15 Skegness station (SKG) | 3h42 | 16:57 Birmingham New Street (BHM) | 1 change | |
| C59738+G00761 | 14:15 Skegness station (SKG) | 3h41 | 17:56 Birmingham New Street (BHM) | 1 change | |
| C59741+G00763 | 15:13 Skegness station (SKG) | 3h42 | 18:55 Birmingham New Street (BHM) | 1 change | |
| C59743+G00765 | 16:15 Skegness station (SKG) | 3h41 | 19:56 Birmingham New Street (BHM) | 1 change | |
| C59747 · C21324+G01169 | 17:24 Skegness station (SKG) | 3h43 | 21:07 Birmingham New Street (BHM) | 2 changes | |
| C59747 · C21674+G01128 | 17:24 Skegness station (SKG) | 3h52 | 21:16 Birmingham New Street (BHM) | 2 changes | |
| C59748+G00772 | 18:16 Skegness station (SKG) | 3h42 | 21:58 Birmingham New Street (BHM) | 1 change | |
| C21416+G00773 | 19:18 Skegness station (SKG) | 3h43 | 23:01 Birmingham New Street (BHM) | 1 change | |
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Journey information
Overview: Train from Skegness to Birmingham
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Trains from Skegness to Birmingham run on average 6 times per day, taking around 3h 23m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at £21 if you book in advance.
The earliest train runs at 05:19, the last at 19:20. The fastest train covers the 167 km distance in 3h 38m.
Fares are the lowest economy prices found on Omio. Early booking often means lower prices. Prices change daily and are subject to availability. Discount cards, coach trips, and booking fees are not included.
Price information
Distance 167 km |
Average train duration 3h 23m |
Cheapest ticket price £21 |
Trains per day 6 |
Fastest train 3h 38m |
First train 5:19 |
Last train 19:20 |
Cheapest Month Oct |
Cheapest Day Wed |
High Season Jul - Sept |
Low Season Oct - Dec |
Busiest Day Wed |
Least Busy Day Fri |
Best time to book 14 days |
Fares are the lowest economy prices found on Omio. Early booking often means lower prices. Prices change daily and are subject to availability. Discount cards, coach trips, and booking fees are not included.
Price information
Train companies: East Midlands Railway, east_midlands_trains from Skegness to Birmingham trainsEast Midlands Railway, east_midlands_trains trains will get you between Skegness and Birmingham from £21. With over 1000 travel companies on Omio, you can find the best train times and tickets for your trip.
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East Midlands Trains is a train company based in the United Kingdom. It operates services from London to the East Midlands, Yorkshire, and the North West. East Midlands Trains operates a fleet of Class 158, Class 156, Class 170, Class 222 and Class 180 diesel multiple units, as well as Class 222 Meridian electric multiple units. East Midlands Trains also offers a range of ticket types, including Advance, Anytime, and Off-Peak tickets. Onboard facilities include free Wi-Fi, power sockets, and a range of food and drink options. The most popular routes for East Midlands Trains are London to Nottingham, Sheffield, and Leeds.
Luggage & cancellation policy
Average Duration
3h 38m
Cheapest Price
£21
Luggage included
2 pieces of luggage and 1 piece of hand luggage included
Luggage storage
Overhead racks, luggage areas at the end of carriages, under seats
Cancellation Policy
Refund policies apply as per ticket type
Refund
Full refund if train is cancelled
Amenities on board the train
Wifi
Food sold onboard
Trolley service with drinks and snacks on some routes
Seat reservation
Seat reservations available for a fee. Free for Advance ticket holders
Toilets
USB plugs
Accessibility
Wheelchair spaces, accessible toilets, ramps for boarding, priority seating
Pets
Small pets in carriers travel free. Dogs must be on lead and require a ticket (£6 for day ticket)
Quiet zone
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Luggage & cancellation policy
Average Duration
3h 31m
Cheapest Price
£91
east_midlands_trains frequency
12 a day
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Digbeth
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Jewellery Quarter
Historic quarter known for jewellery workshops, heritage trails, museums and distinctive Georgian and Victorian streetscapes.
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Pound sterling (£)
Moderate for UK city breaks: hotels and dining sit below London, while local transport and casual meals are fairly manageable for most tourists.
Average meal costs
- Budget
- £8-15 for fast food or casual eats.
- Mid-range
- £20-35 per person for a restaurant meal.
- Fine dining
- £60+ per person at upscale restaurants.
- Coffee
- £3-4.50 for a cappuccino.
Tipping culture
Service may be included in restaurants; otherwise tip around 10%. Taxis are often rounded up or tipped 10%. Tipping in cafés is optional, usually just small change.
TfWM
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Prices
- Single ticket
- £2.50
- Day pass
- £7.60
To the city centre
Birmingham New Street -> Bullring, Birmingham
- Distance
- 0.7 km
- Travel time
- 10 min
- Contactless and Swift Go are accepted on West Midlands Metro and on almost all buses in the West Midlands.
- Birmingham New Street is already central; many city-centre places are walkable, so check before buying a day ticket.
FAQs: Skegness to Birmingham train
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Skegness to Birmingham 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 Birmingham, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.
The cost of a train ticket from Skegness to Birmingham can vary. The cheapest tickets are usually available from £21, while the average price tends to be around £34.
The train journey from Skegness to Birmingham covers a distance of 167 km and takes approximately 3h 38m. Trains run 6 per day.
The train distance from Skegness to Birmingham is 167 km.
The first train from Skegness to Birmingham leaves at 5:19.
The last train from Skegness to Birmingham departs at 19:20.
Trains from Skegness to Birmingham run approximately 6 times per day.
Yes, there is a high-speed train service from Skegness to Birmingham.
Unfortunately, there is no direct train service currently available from Skegness to Birmingham.
To get from Skegness to Birmingham, you can choose from several travel options including coach and train.
There is no night train service from Skegness to Birmingham.
The train station in Skegness that goes to Birmingham is Skegness station (SKG), and it arrives at Birmingham New Street (BHM).
The cheapest way to get from Skegness to Birmingham is by train, costing approximately £21.
Booking trains from Skegness to Birmingham in advance is advisable, especially during peak travel seasons or for long journeys, to ensure availability and secure better fares.
The train journey from Skegness to Birmingham offers picturesque views of the Lincolnshire countryside, with rolling fields and quaint villages, particularly around the early part of the route. However, as the train approaches Birmingham, the scenery becomes more urban and industrial.
A day trip from Skegness to Birmingham is not feasible as the journey takes 3h 38m. However, there are 6 trains available per day. The distance is 167 km.
In Birmingham, you can explore the historic Jewellery Quarter, take a canal boat tour, visit the National SEA LIFE Centre, and enjoy a performance at the Birmingham Hippodrome. Discover the city's history at the Birmingham Back to Backs. Don't miss the Birmingham Museum and Art Gallery, Cadbury World, the Birmingham Botanical Gardens, Symphony Hall, and The Bullring for shopping and dining.
To explore Birmingham's key attractions like the Bullring, Cadbury World, and the Birmingham Museum and Art Gallery, 2-3 days is typically sufficient.
Yes, you can take the train from Skegness to Birmingham.
popular train stations
Important Stations and Airports in Skegness and Birmingham
Most Skegness to Birmingham trains use the Skegness to Birmingham New Street station pair, with some services arriving at Birmingham International. Use this guide to compare Skegness and Birmingham train stations on this route, check city-centre transport, alongside checking practicalities like train station facilities and services.
Departure train stations in Skegness
Arrival train stations in Birmingham
Which Skegness station do trains to Birmingham leave from?
Trains from Skegness to Birmingham leave from Skegness. The station is from Skegness city centre at Skegness station, Lumley Square, Skegness, Lincolnshire, PE25 3QL.
SkegnessSkegness station, Lumley Square, Skegness, Lincolnshire, PE25 3QL
City-centre transport
Getting to Skegness from Skegness city centre
Bus2A · 4m · £4 · every ~3 min
Skegness train station facilities and services
Skegness has practical services for this route, including Parking, Dining, Accessibility, WC, Hotel, Ticket Office and Bike Parking.
Food and drink
Food and drink options are available at Skegness.
Tickets and information
Ticket office support is available at Skegness.
Parking, taxis and toilets
Available at Skegness: Parking, WC.
Bike and car services
Available at Skegness: Bike Parking.
Accessibility
Accessibility facilities are available at Skegness: 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.
HavenhouseHavenhouse station, Croft Marsh Lane, near Skegness, Lincolnshire, PE24 4AR
City-centre transport
Getting to Havenhouse from Skegness city centre
Havenhouse is 5 km from Skegness city centre. Public transport options include:
TrainSkegness - Nottingham · 5m · £2
Bus59S · 15m · every ~2 min
Havenhouse train station facilities and services
Havenhouse has practical services for this route, including Parking and Accessibility.
Parking, taxis and toilets
Available at Havenhouse: Parking.
Accessibility
Accessibility facilities are available at Havenhouse: Staff help available: No, Step free access coverage: Yes, Step free access note: Category B Platform 1 has step free access via a ramp with a very steep gradient. Platform 2 has step free access via a ramp with a steep gradient. Access between the platforms is via a barrow crossing, this has an uneven surface due to the tracks. This station doesn't have tactile paving at the edges of the platform, Ramp for train access: No, Wheelchairs available: No, Impaired mobility set down / pick up points available: No.
Birmingham New StreetStation Street, Birmingham, West Midlands, B2 4QA, United Kingdom+44 3457114141
City-centre transport
Getting to Birmingham New Street from Birmingham city centre
Bus16 · 7m · £2 · every ~27 min
Birmingham New Street train station facilities and services
Birmingham New Street has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Lockers, Shopping, Parking, Dining, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, Hotel, Lounge, Lost and Found Office, Ticket Office, Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental and Information Desk.
Food and drink
Food options include: All Bar One, Leon, Caffè Nero, Five Guys, Krispy Kreme, The Pasty Shop, Upper Crust, Wasabi, Starbucks, Hotel Chocolat
Wi-Fi and ATMs
Pay as you go Wi-Fi is available from Sky Wi-Fi The Cloud. ATMs are aTM machines are located on the paid concourse.
Tickets and information
The ticket office is open Mon - Sat: 05:15 - 23:00, Sun: 07:30 - 23:00. Information desks are in the middle of the station.
Luggage and lost property
Luggage storage is you can leave bags with Excess Baggage Co inside the entrance off Hill Street. Lost and found is available at the station.
Parking, taxis and toilets
Available at Birmingham New Street: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Bike and car services
Available at Birmingham New Street: Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental.
Accessibility
Accessibility facilities are available at Birmingham New Street: Step-free access in the whole station and ramps available for train access. All platforms have elevators and escalators.
Shops, hotels and contact
Nearby hotels include Holiday Inn Birmingham City Center, Premier Inn Birmingham City Center (New St Station), Radisson Blue Hotel, Birmingham.
Birmingham InternationalBirmingham International station, Stationlink Road, National Exhibition Centre, Birmingham, West Midlands, B40 1PA
City-centre transport
Getting to Birmingham International from Birmingham city centre
Birmingham International is 12 km from Birmingham city centre. Public transport options include:
TrainRugeley Trent Valley - Birmingham International, Birmingham New Street - London Euston, Birmingham New Street - Birmingham International, Birmingham New Street - Coventry, Birmingham New Street - Northampton, Walsall - London Euston, Birmingham New Street - Milton Keynes Central, Birmingham New Street - Rugby, Liverpool Lime Street - Coventry, Wolverhampton - Birmingham International, Liverpool Lime Street - Birmingham International · 9m · £4 · every ~8 min
BusX1 · 39m · £4 · every ~23 min
X1 · 40m · £4 · every ~23 min
17A · 53m · £4 · every ~19 min
Birmingham International train station facilities and services
Birmingham International has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Shopping, Parking, Dining, ATM, Accessibility, WC, Lounge, Lost and Found Office, Ticket Office, Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental and Information Desk.
Food and drink
Food and drink options are available at Birmingham International.
Wi-Fi and ATMs
Wi-Fi is available at Birmingham International. ATMs are available at Birmingham International.
Tickets and information
Ticket office support is available at Birmingham International. Information desks are information available from staff: Yes - from help point,Yes - from information point,Yes - from ticket office, Passenger Information Systems: Departure screens, Announcements, Arrival screens.
Luggage and lost property
Lost and found is available at the station.
Parking, taxis and toilets
Available at Birmingham International: Parking, WC.
Bike and car services
Available at Birmingham International: Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental.
Accessibility
Accessibility facilities are available at Birmingham International: Staff help available: Yes, Step free access coverage: Yes, Step free access note: This station has step-free access to all platforms / the platform, Accessible car park equipment: Wheelchair users can use car park equipment at this station unaided, 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.
AstonAston station, Lichfield Road, Aston, West Midlands, B6 7PR
City-centre transport
Getting to Aston from Birmingham city centre
Aston is 3 km from Birmingham city centre. Public transport options include:
TrainWolverhampton - Walsall, Redditch - Four Oaks, Bromsgrove - Lichfield Trent Valley High Level, Redditch - Lichfield Trent Valley High Level, Birmingham New Street - Lichfield Trent Valley High Level, Wolverhampton - Rugeley Trent Valley, Longbridge - Lichfield Trent Valley High Level, Birmingham New Street - Walsall, Bromsgrove - Lichfield City, Birmingham New Street - Four Oaks, Bromsgrove - Four Oaks, Birmingham New Street - Rugeley Trent Valley, Birmingham International - Rugeley Trent Valley, Longbridge - Four Oaks, Wolverhampton - Hednesford · 7m · £0.90 · every ~12 min
Bus65, X64, 68, 67 · 8m · £2 · every ~36 min
67, 65, 68, X64 · 9m · £2 · every ~36 min
Aston train station facilities and services
Aston has practical services for this route, including Parking, Dining, Accessibility, Lounge, Ticket Office, Bike Parking and Information Desk.
Food and drink
Food and drink options are available at Aston.
Tickets and information
Ticket office support is available at Aston. Information desks are information available from staff: Yes - from help point,Yes - from ticket office, Helpline Contact: 0800 0248998, Passenger Information Systems: Departure screens, Announcements.
Parking, taxis and toilets
Available at Aston: Parking.
Bike and car services
Available at Aston: Bike Parking.
Accessibility
Accessibility facilities are available at Aston: Staff help available: Yes, Step free access coverage: Yes, Accessible public telephones: Public telephones are not accessible, Accessible taxis: Accessible taxis are not available, Accessible ticket machines: There are no accessible ticket machines at this station, Ramp for train access: Yes, Wheelchairs available: No, Impaired mobility set down / pick up points available: No.
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