The average train between Downham Market and Skegness takes 4h 34m and the fastest train takes 3h 16m. The train service runs several times per day from Downham Market 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 Downham Market and Skegness. The earliest departure is at 5:59 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Downham Market is at 8:59 PM which arrives into Skegness at 8:52 AM. All services require a transfer at Ely and take an average of 4h 34m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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No, there is no direct train from Downham Market to Skegness. However, there are services departing from Downham Market station and arriving at Skegness station via Grantham. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 34m.
Downham Market to Skegness train services, operated by Great Northern, depart from Ely station.
Downham Market to Skegness train services, operated by Great Northern, arrive at Skegness station.
Book your Downham Market to Skegness train tickets online with Great Northern and East Midlands Railways.
The distance between Downham Market and Skegness is 60.2 km. The road distance is 213 km.
You can take a train from Downham Market to Skegness via Ely and Grantham in around 4h 44m.