Brighton to Skegness Trains

Brighton to Skegness trains

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The average train between Brighton and Skegness takes 5h 2m and the fastest train takes 4h 13m. There is a train service every few hours from Brighton 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 2m
Duration: 216 mi
Distance: £105
Average price: Every 2 hours
Frequency

Train via London

best

Take the train from Brighton to London Victoriatrain
Take the train from King's Cross to Granthamtrain
Take the train from Grantham to Skegnesstrain

4h 57m

£71–138

Brighton to Skegness train times

Trains run every 2 hours between Brighton and Skegness. The earliest departure is at 5:39 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Brighton is at 11:13 PM which arrives into Skegness at 8:52 AM. All services require a transfer at London Victoria and take an average of 5h 2m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Wednesday, October 14, 2026

11:39 AM → 3:54 PM
4h 15m • 3 changes
12:39 PM → 4:59 PM
4h 20m • 3 changes
1:39 PM → 5:59 PM
4h 20m • 3 changes
2:39 PM → 7:02 PM
4h 23m • 3 changes
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Departing Thursday, October 15, 2026

5:39 AM → 9:54 AM
4h 15m • 3 changes
6:36 AM → 10:54 AM
4h 18m • 3 changes
8:36 AM → 12:54 PM
4h 18m • 3 changes
9:39 AM → 1:55 PM
4h 16m • 3 changes
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Departing Friday, October 16, 2026

5:39 AM → 9:54 AM
4h 15m • 3 changes
6:36 AM → 10:54 AM
4h 18m • 3 changes
8:36 AM → 12:54 PM
4h 18m • 3 changes
9:39 AM → 1:55 PM
4h 16m • 3 changes
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Departing Saturday, October 17, 2026

5:39 AM → 9:54 AM
4h 15m • 3 changes
6:39 AM → 10:54 AM
4h 15m • 3 changes
8:39 AM → 12:54 PM
4h 15m • 3 changes
9:39 AM → 1:55 PM
4h 16m • 3 changes
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Departing Sunday, October 18, 2026

6:47 AM → 11:53 AM
5h 6m • 3 changes
9:40 AM → 1:54 PM
4h 14m • 3 changes
10:40 AM → 2:53 PM
4h 13m • 3 changes
11:40 AM → 3:55 PM
4h 15m • 3 changes
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Frequently asked questions

Want to know about travelling from Brighton 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 Brighton, England and Skegness, England?

You can take a train from Brighton to Skegness via London Victoria, Victoria station, King's Cross St. Pancras station, King's Cross, and Grantham in around 4h 57m.

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