The average train between Colchester and Skegness takes 4h 32m and the fastest train takes 3h 51m. There is a train service every few hours from Colchester 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 Colchester and Skegness. The earliest departure is at 6:00 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Colchester is at 11:02 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.



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No, there is no direct train from Colchester to Skegness. However, there are services departing from Colchester station and arriving at Skegness station via London Liverpool Street. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 32m.
Colchester to Skegness train services, operated by Greater Anglia, depart from Colchester station.
Colchester to Skegness train services, operated by Greater Anglia, arrive at Skegness station.
Book your Colchester to Skegness train tickets online with Greater Anglia, London Underground (Tube) and 3 other operators.
The distance between Colchester and Skegness is 144.7 km. The road distance is 348 km.
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 38m.