The average train between Croydon and Skegness takes 3h 37m and the fastest train takes 3h 19m. There is a train service every few hours from Croydon 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 Croydon and Skegness. The earliest departure is at 5:10 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Croydon is at 5:33 PM which arrives into Skegness at 8:54 PM. All services require a transfer at London St Pancras International and take an average of 3h 37m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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No, there is no direct train from Croydon to Skegness. However, there are services departing from Croydon station and arriving at Skegness station via Grantham. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 37m.
Croydon to Skegness train services, operated by Thameslink, depart from King's Cross station.
Croydon to Skegness train services, operated by Thameslink, arrive at Skegness station.
Book your Croydon to Skegness train tickets online with Thameslink, London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER) and 2 other operators.
The distance between Croydon and Skegness is 198 km. The road distance is 283 km.
You can take a train from East Croydon to Skegness via London St Pancras International, King's Cross, and Grantham in around 4h 11m.