The cheapest and fastest trains from Sleaford to Skegness
Cheapest price
£21
Average price
£21
Fastest journey
59 m
Average duration
1 h
Trains per day
2
Distance
52 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Sleaford to Skegness is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid travelling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Sleaford to Skegness will cost around £21 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap train tickets today for only £21.
Of the 2 trains that leave Sleaford for Skegness every day 2 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
These direct trains cover the 52 km distance in an average of 1 h but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 59 m .
The slowest trains will take 1 h 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
Sleaford to Skegness train times
The table below shows live departures for Sleaford to Skegness trains for today, Saturday 22 November. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Changes | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
![]() | 06:53 Sleaford | 1h00 | 07:53 Skegness | 0 changesdirect | |
![]() | 10:54 Sleaford | 0h58 | 11:52 Skegness | 0 changesdirect | |
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Journey information
Overview: Train from Sleaford to Skegness
Trains from Sleaford to Skegness run on average 7 times per day, taking around 59m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at £21 if you book in advance.
There are 7 trains per day. The earliest train runs at 06:38, the last at 21:20. The fastest train covers the 52 km distance in 58m.
Distance 52 km |
Average train duration 59m |
Cheapest ticket price £21 |
Trains per day 7 |
Direct trains 7 |
Fastest train 58m |
First train 06:38 |
Last train 21:20 |
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FAQs: Sleaford to Skegness train
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Sleaford 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 Sleaford and Skegness
- Opening hours: Monday - Friday 07:30 - 13:30 Saturday 07:30 - 13:30 Sunday Closed
- Car Park: No
- Staff help available: Yes
- Step free access note: Category B Station access level Easy access to platform 1 (Peterborough/Skegness) bound. Steps and bridge to platforms 2/3 (Lincoln/Nottingham) bound, however at certain times staff can be made available by prior arrangement to assist customers across a foot crossing. Foot crossing under Signallers control. This station has tactile paving at the edge of each platform.
- Accessible public telephones: none
- Accessible taxis: Woodside 01529 304444
- Accessible ticket machines: There are accessible ticket machines at this station
- Accessible ticket machines note: available on platform 1
- 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 on Platform 1. The National key toilets are located on Platform 1; these toilets are operated by a radar key.
- National key toilets: Yes
- Baby changing facilities: No
- Storage sheltered: No
- Storage location: Platform 1
- Storage CCTV: Yes
- Location for Rail Replacement Services: On Station Street outside the station.
- 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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