The cheapest and fastest trains from Skegness to London
Cheapest price
£41
Average price
£50
Fastest journey
2 h 50 m
Average duration
2 h 58 m
Trains per day
4
Distance
185 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Skegness to London is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid travelling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Skegness to London will cost around £50 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap train tickets today for only £41.
Of the 4 trains that leave Skegness for London 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 185 km distance in an average of 2 h 58 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 2 h 50 m .
The slowest trains will take 3 h 8 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.








Travel Information
Compare train and coach for Skegness to London
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Skegness to London among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the coach with prices starting from £26. For those with little time consider booking a coach which can get you there in 2h 45m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a coach costs an average of £26, and a train costs an average of £27.
Distance: 185 km
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£48 Average Price | £27 Average Price Cheapest |
3h 20m Average total duration 2h 50m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 3h 15m Average total duration Fastest 2h 45m Onboard + 30m Additional time* |
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Live departures
Skegness to London train times
The table below shows live departures for Skegness to London trains for today, Wednesday 3 December. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Changes | Tickets |
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![]() | 09:15 Skegness | 2h50 | 12:05 London | 0 changesdirect | |
![]() | 11:12 Skegness | 2h53 | 14:05 London | 0 changesdirect | |
![]() | 14:12 Skegness | 3h10 | 17:22 London | 0 changesdirect | |
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Journey information
Overview: Train from Skegness to London
Trains from Skegness to London run on average 6 times per day, taking around 2h 50m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at £27 but you can travel from only £26 by coach.
The earliest train runs at 04:14, the last at 20:45. The fastest train covers the 185 km distance in 2h 47m.
Distance 185 km |
Average train duration 2h 50m |
Cheapest ticket price £27 |
Trains per day 6 |
Fastest train 2h 47m |
First train 04:14 |
Last train 20:45 |
Train companies: East Midlands Trains, LNER, east_midlands_trains from Skegness to London trainsEast Midlands Trains, LNER, east_midlands_trains trains will get you between Skegness and London from £26. With over 1000 travel companies on Omio, you can find the best train times and tickets for your trip.
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FAQs: Skegness to London train
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Skegness to London 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 London, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.

popular train stations
Important Stations and Airports in Skegness and London
- Car Park: No
- 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
- Location for Rail Replacement Services: On the main road (A52) at the top of the Station Approach Road (3/4 mile)
- 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.
- Opening hours: Monday - Friday 06:40 - 20:00 Saturday 08:10 - 14:50 Sunday Closed Ticket office managed by Southeastern
- Car Park: No
- Staff help available: Yes
- Step free access coverage: No
- Step free access note: Category C. This station does not have step free access. Steps to platform 2 for services away from London via subway with shopping area. Steps to Platform 1 for services towards London via staircase on Atlantic Road.
- Accessible taxis: Accessible taxis are available to book
- Accessible ticket machines: There are accessible ticket machines at this station
- Accessible ticket machines note: Platform 2
- Ramp for train access: Yes
- Wheelchairs available: No
- Impaired mobility set down / pick up points available: No
- Information available from staff: Yes - from help point
- Helpline Contact: 0345 322 7021 or Text relay 18001 0345 322 7021 Freephone 0800 783 4524 or Text Relay 18001 0800 783 4524
- Passenger Information Systems: Departure screens, Announcements
- Opening hours: Monday - Friday 06:15 - 21:30 Saturday 06:15 - 21:30 Sunday 06:45 - 21:00
- Car Park: No
- Taxi: YES
- Staff help available: Yes
- Step free access coverage: Yes
- Step free access note: This is a Category B3 station: Step free access to platfrom 1/2 only (towards London). Access to all other platforms via steps. Assistance Meeting Point is ticket office. This station doesn't have tactile surfaces along all platform edges. Please pay attention to where the platform surface changes from smooth to paved or contact us for assistance.
- Accessible ticket machines: There are accessible ticket machines at this station
- Accessible ticket machines note: All Great Northern ticket machines are able to sell tickets with Disabled Persons Railcard discounts. Ticket machines are of an accessible design, however their location and the station itself may not be so please check the station access note for further details
- Accessible toilets: No
- Ramp for train access: Yes
- Wheelchairs available: No
- Impaired mobility set down / pick up points available: No
- Toilets Location: Platforms 7/8, Male only on Platforms 3/4
- National key toilets: No
- Baby changing facilities: No
- Waiting rooms location: A heated waiting room is available on platforms 7 and 8. Access to is not step free. Unheated shelters are available on other platforms
- Storage location: Outside the station on Stroud Green Road
- Storage CCTV: Yes
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