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Dunstable to Skegness trains

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The average train between Dunstable and Skegness takes 3h 42m and the fastest train takes 3h 29m. There is a train service every few hours from Dunstable 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.

3h 42m
Duration
195 mi
Distance
£85
Average price
Every 2 hours
Frequency

Train

best
  1. Take the train from Leagrave to London St Pancras Intltrain train
  2. Take the train from King's Cross to Granthamtrain train
  3. Take the train from Grantham to Skegnesstrain train
4h 25m
£64–113

Dunstable to Skegness train times

Trains run every 2 hours between Dunstable and Skegness. The earliest departure is at 5:04 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Dunstable is at 5:24 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 42m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Tuesday, October 13, 2026

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    ThameslinkHull TrainsEast Midlands Railways3h 35m • 2 changes

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    ThameslinkLondon North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)East Midlands Railways3h 32m • 2 changes

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    ThameslinkLondon North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)East Midlands Railways3h 30m • 2 changes

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    ThameslinkLondon North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)East Midlands Railways3h 31m • 2 changes
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Departing Wednesday, October 14, 2026

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    ThameslinkLondon North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)East Midlands Railways3h 48m • 2 changes

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    ThameslinkHull TrainsEast Midlands Railways3h 35m • 2 changes

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    ThameslinkLondon North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)East Midlands Railways3h 32m • 2 changes

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    ThameslinkLondon North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)East Midlands Railways3h 30m • 2 changes
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Departing Thursday, October 15, 2026

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    ThameslinkLondon North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)East Midlands Railways3h 48m • 2 changes

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    ThameslinkHull TrainsEast Midlands Railways3h 35m • 2 changes

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    ThameslinkLondon North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)East Midlands Railways3h 32m • 2 changes

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    ThameslinkLondon North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)East Midlands Railways3h 30m • 2 changes
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Departing Friday, October 16, 2026

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    ThameslinkLondon North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)East Midlands Railways3h 48m • 2 changes

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    ThameslinkHull TrainsEast Midlands Railways3h 35m • 2 changes

  •  → 

    ThameslinkLondon North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)East Midlands Railways3h 32m • 2 changes

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    ThameslinkLondon North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)East Midlands Railways3h 30m • 2 changes
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Departing Saturday, October 17, 2026

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    ThameslinkLondon North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)East Midlands Railways3h 48m • 2 changes

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    ThameslinkHull TrainsEast Midlands Railways3h 30m • 2 changes

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    ThameslinkLondon North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)East Midlands Railways3h 30m • 2 changes

Frequently asked questions

Want to know about travelling from Dunstable 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 Dunstable to Skegness.ExpandLaunch map view
  • Distance: 195.2 mi
  • Duration: 3h 42m

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

You can take a train from Leagrave to Skegness via London St Pancras International, King's Cross, and Grantham in around 4h 25m.

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