Bournemouth to Skegness Trains

Bournemouth to Skegness trains

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Trip Overview

The average train between Bournemouth and Skegness takes 5h 52m and the fastest train takes 4h 56m. The train service runs several times per day from Bournemouth 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.

5h 52m
Duration: 273 mi
Distance: £114
Average price: Every 2 hours
Frequency

Train via London

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Take the train from Bournemouth to London Waterlootrain
Take the train from King's Cross to Granthamtrain
Take the train from Grantham to Skegnesstrain

6h 4m

£88–174

Bournemouth to Skegness train times

Trains run every 2 hours between Bournemouth and Skegness. The earliest departure is at 5:39 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Bournemouth is at 10:10 PM which arrives into Skegness at 11:53 AM. All services require a transfer at London Waterloo Station and take an average of 5h 52m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Saturday, October 17, 2026

5:39 AM → 10:54 AM
5h 14m • 3 changes
7:57 AM → 12:54 PM
4h 56m • 3 changes
8:57 AM → 1:55 PM
4h 57m • 3 changes
9:57 AM → 2:55 PM
4h 57m • 3 changes
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Departing Sunday, October 18, 2026

8:47 AM → 1:54 PM
5h 7m • 3 changes
9:49 AM → 2:53 PM
5h 4m • 3 changes
10:50 AM → 3:55 PM
5h 5m • 3 changes
11:50 AM → 4:53 PM
5h 3m • 3 changes
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Departing Monday, October 19, 2026

5:53 AM → 10:54 AM
5h 1m • 3 changes
7:02 AM → 12:54 PM
5h 52m • 3 changes
8:22 AM → 1:55 PM
5h 32m • 3 changes
9:57 AM → 2:55 PM
4h 57m • 3 changes
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Departing Tuesday, October 20, 2026

5:53 AM → 10:54 AM
5h 1m • 3 changes
7:02 AM → 12:54 PM
5h 52m • 3 changes
8:22 AM → 1:55 PM
5h 32m • 3 changes
9:57 AM → 2:55 PM
4h 57m • 3 changes
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Departing Wednesday, October 21, 2026

5:53 AM → 10:54 AM
5h 1m • 3 changes
7:02 AM → 12:54 PM
5h 52m • 3 changes
8:22 AM → 1:55 PM
5h 32m • 3 changes
9:57 AM → 2:55 PM
4h 57m • 3 changes
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Frequently asked questions

Want to know about travelling from Bournemouth to Skegness? We have put together a list of the most frequently asked questions from our users such as: What is the cheapest mode of transport? What is the quickest option? How much do tickets usually cost? and many more.

What companies run services between Bournemouth, England and Skegness, England?

You can take a train from Bournemouth to Skegness via London Waterloo Station, Waterloo station, Euston station, King's Cross, and Grantham in around 6h 4m.

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