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Chester to Skegness trains

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The average train between Chester and Skegness takes 5h 32m and the fastest train takes 4h 55m. The train service runs several times per day from Chester 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 32m
Duration
167 mi
Distance
£88
Average price
Every 3 hours
Frequency

Train

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  1. Take the train from Crewe to Nottinghamtrain train Crewe - Lincoln Central / ...
  2. Take the train from Nottingham to Skegnesstrain train Nottingham - Skegness
6h 4m
£72–111

Chester to Skegness train times

Trains run every 3 hours between Chester and Skegness. The earliest departure is at 5:27 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Chester is at 8:58 PM which arrives into Skegness at 7:59 AM. All services require a transfer at Crewe and take an average of 5h 32m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Monday, October 12, 2026

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    Transport for WalesEast Midlands RailwaysEast Midlands Railways11h 1m • 2 changes

Departing Tuesday, October 13, 2026

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    Transport for WalesEast Midlands RailwaysEast Midlands Railways4h 55m • 2 changes

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    Transport for WalesEast Midlands RailwaysEast Midlands Railways4h 58m • 2 changes

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    Transport for WalesEast Midlands RailwaysEast Midlands Railways4h 56m • 2 changes

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    Transport for WalesEast Midlands RailwaysEast Midlands Railways4h 57m • 2 changes
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Departing Wednesday, October 14, 2026

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    Transport for WalesEast Midlands RailwaysEast Midlands Railways4h 55m • 2 changes

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    Transport for WalesEast Midlands RailwaysEast Midlands Railways4h 58m • 2 changes

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    Transport for WalesEast Midlands RailwaysEast Midlands Railways4h 56m • 2 changes

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    Transport for WalesEast Midlands RailwaysEast Midlands Railways4h 57m • 2 changes
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Departing Thursday, October 15, 2026

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    Transport for WalesEast Midlands RailwaysEast Midlands Railways4h 55m • 2 changes

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    Transport for WalesEast Midlands RailwaysEast Midlands Railways4h 58m • 2 changes

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    Transport for WalesEast Midlands RailwaysEast Midlands Railways4h 56m • 2 changes

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    Transport for WalesEast Midlands RailwaysEast Midlands Railways4h 57m • 2 changes
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Departing Friday, October 16, 2026

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    Transport for WalesEast Midlands RailwaysEast Midlands Railways4h 55m • 2 changes

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    Transport for WalesEast Midlands RailwaysEast Midlands Railways4h 58m • 2 changes

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    Transport for WalesEast Midlands RailwaysEast Midlands Railways4h 56m • 2 changes

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    Transport for WalesEast Midlands RailwaysEast Midlands Railways4h 57m • 2 changes
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Departing Saturday, October 17, 2026

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    Transport for WalesEast Midlands RailwaysEast Midlands Railways5h 26m • 2 changes

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    Transport for WalesEast Midlands RailwaysEast Midlands Railways4h 58m • 2 changes

Frequently asked questions

Want to know about travelling from Chester 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.

Map of how to get from Chester to Skegness.ExpandLaunch map view
  • Distance: 167.3 mi
  • Duration: 5h 32m

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

You can take a train from Chester to Skegness via Crewe and Nottingham in around 6h 4m.

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