The average train between Birkenhead and Skegness takes 5h 45m and the fastest train takes 4h 34m. The train service runs several times per day from Birkenhead to Skegness. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.
Trains run every 2 hours between Birkenhead and Skegness. The earliest departure is at 5:20 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Birkenhead is at 9:49 PM which arrives into Skegness at 8:52 AM. All services require a transfer at Leeds and take an average of 5h 45m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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No, there is no direct train from Birkenhead to Skegness. However, there are services departing from Birkenhead station and arriving at Skegness station via Leeds. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 45m.
Birkenhead to Skegness train services, operated by TransPennine Express, depart from Liverpool Lime Street station.
Birkenhead to Skegness train services, operated by TransPennine Express, arrive at Skegness station.
Book your Birkenhead to Skegness train tickets online with TransPennine Express, London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER) and East Midlands Railways.
The distance between Birkenhead and Skegness is 224.6 km. The road distance is 339 km.
You can take a train from Liverpool Lime Street to Skegness via Leeds and Grantham in around 5h 37m.