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Colchester (Station) to Skegness trains

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The average train between Colchester (Station) and Skegness takes 4h 32m and the fastest train takes 3h 51m. There is a train service every few hours from Colchester (Station) 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.

4h 32m
Duration
216 mi
Distance
£96
Average price
Every 2 hours
Frequency

Train via London

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  1. Take the train from Colchester to London Liverpool Streettrain train
  2. Take the train from King's Cross to Granthamtrain train
  3. Take the train from Grantham to Skegnesstrain train
4h 40m
£73–130

Colchester (Station) to Skegness train times

Trains run every 2 hours between Colchester (Station) and Skegness. The earliest departure is at 6:00 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Colchester (Station) is at 11:03 PM which arrives into Skegness at 8:52 AM. All services require a transfer at London Liverpool Street and take an average of 4h 32m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Sunday, October 11, 2026

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    Greater AngliaLondon Underground (Tube)Hull TrainsEast Midlands Railways3h 53m • 3 changes

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    Greater AngliaLondon Underground (Tube)London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)East Midlands Railways3h 52m • 3 changes

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    Greater AngliaLondon Underground (Tube)London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)East Midlands Railways3h 54m • 3 changes

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    Greater AngliaLondon Underground (Tube)London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)East Midlands Railways3h 52m • 3 changes
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Departing Monday, October 12, 2026

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    Greater AngliaLondon Underground (Tube)Hull TrainsEast Midlands Railways3h 53m • 3 changes

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    Greater AngliaLondon Underground (Tube)London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)East Midlands Railways3h 52m • 3 changes

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    Greater AngliaLondon Underground (Tube)London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)East Midlands Railways4h 19m • 3 changes

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    Greater AngliaLondon Underground (Tube)London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)East Midlands Railways3h 54m • 3 changes
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Departing Tuesday, October 13, 2026

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    Greater AngliaLondon Underground (Tube)Hull TrainsEast Midlands Railways3h 53m • 3 changes

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    Greater AngliaLondon Underground (Tube)London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)East Midlands Railways3h 52m • 3 changes

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    Greater AngliaLondon Underground (Tube)London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)East Midlands Railways4h 19m • 3 changes

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    Greater AngliaLondon Underground (Tube)London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)East Midlands Railways3h 54m • 3 changes
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Departing Wednesday, October 14, 2026

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    Greater AngliaLondon Underground (Tube)Hull TrainsEast Midlands Railways3h 53m • 3 changes

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    Greater AngliaLondon Underground (Tube)London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)East Midlands Railways3h 52m • 3 changes

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    Greater AngliaLondon Underground (Tube)London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)East Midlands Railways4h 19m • 3 changes

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    Greater AngliaLondon Underground (Tube)London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)East Midlands Railways3h 54m • 3 changes
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Departing Thursday, October 15, 2026

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    Greater AngliaLondon Underground (Tube)Hull TrainsEast Midlands Railways3h 53m • 3 changes

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    Greater AngliaLondon Underground (Tube)London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)East Midlands Railways3h 52m • 3 changes

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    Greater AngliaLondon Underground (Tube)London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)East Midlands Railways4h 19m • 3 changes

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    Greater AngliaLondon Underground (Tube)London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)East Midlands Railways3h 54m • 3 changes
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Frequently asked questions

Want to know about travelling from Colchester (Station) 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 Colchester (Station) to Skegness.ExpandLaunch map view
  • Distance: 216.1 mi
  • Duration: 4h 32m

What companies run services between Colchester (Station), England and Skegness, England?

You can take a train from Colchester to Skegness via London Liverpool Street, Liverpool Street station, King's Cross St. Pancras station, King's Cross, and Grantham in around 4h 40m.

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