The cheapest and fastest trains from Wellingborough to Skegness
Cheapest price
£88
Average price
£97
Fastest journey
3 h 42 m
Average duration
4 h 13 m
Trains per day
3
Distance
116 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Wellingborough to Skegness is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid travelling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Wellingborough to Skegness will cost around £97 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap train tickets today for only £88.
Of the 3 trains that leave Wellingborough for Skegness every day 3 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
These direct trains cover the 116 km distance in an average of 4 h 13 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 3 h 42 m .
The slowest trains will take 5 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.






Live departures
Wellingborough to Skegness train times
The table below shows live departures for Wellingborough to Skegness trains for tomorrow, Monday 15 December. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Changes | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
![]() | 03:48 Wellingborough | 5h08 | 08:56 Skegness | 0 changesdirect | |
![]() | 09:07 Wellingborough | 3h42 | 12:49 Skegness | 0 changesdirect | |
![]() | 12:07 Wellingborough | 3h49 | 15:56 Skegness | 0 changesdirect | |
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Journey information
Overview: Train from Wellingborough to Skegness
Trains from Wellingborough to Skegness run on average 5 times per day, taking around 2h 49m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at £24 if you book in advance.
The earliest train runs at 00:22, the last at 19:20. The fastest train covers the 116 km distance in 3h 37m.
Distance 116 km |
Average train duration 2h 49m |
Cheapest ticket price £24 |
Trains per day 5 |
Fastest train 3h 37m |
First train 00:22 |
Last train 19:20 |
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FAQs: Wellingborough to Skegness train
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Wellingborough 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.

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Important Stations and Airports in Wellingborough and Skegness
- Opening hours: Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday 06:10 - 22:15 Sunday 07:45 - 22:15
- Car Park: Station Car Park
- Staff help available: Yes
- Step free access coverage: Yes
- Step free access note: Category A. This station has step free access to all platforms. This station has tactile paving at the edge of each platform.
- Accessible car park equipment: Wheelchair users may require assistance using car park equipment at this station
- Accessible taxis: A number of black cabs are available from the station front throughout the day. These are wheelchair accessible.
- Accessible ticket machines: There are accessible ticket machines at this station
- Accessible toilets: Yes
- Ramp for train access: Yes
- Wheelchairs available: Yes
- Wheelchairs available open hours: Additional Wheelchair available
- Impaired mobility set down / pick up points available: Yes
- Toilets Location: The toilets are located at the front of the station. The National key toilets are located on Platform 1; these toilets are operated by a radar key. The radar key is available from the Ticket Office upon request.
- National key toilets: Yes
- Baby changing facilities: Yes
- Storage sheltered: Yes
- Storage location: adjacent to north car park
- Storage CCTV: Yes
- Location for Rail Replacement Services: Coaches will leave from the front of 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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