Edinburgh to Skegness Trains

Edinburgh to Skegness trains

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Trip Overview

The average train between Edinburgh and Skegness takes 5h 50m and the fastest train takes 4h 53m. The train service runs several times per day from Edinburgh 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.

5h 50m
Duration: 343 mi
Distance: £159
Average price: Every 2 hours
Frequency

Train

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Take the train from Edinburgh Waverley to Yorktrain
Take the train from York to Granthamtrain
Take the train from Grantham to Skegnesstrain

6h 9m

£123–212

Edinburgh to Skegness train times

Trains run every 2 hours between Edinburgh and Skegness. The earliest departure is at 5:37 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Edinburgh is at 9:00 PM which arrives into Skegness at 8:52 AM. All services require a transfer at York and take an average of 5h 50m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Monday, October 12, 2026

5:37 AM → 10:54 AM
5h 17m • 2 changes
8:00 AM → 12:54 PM
4h 54m • 2 changes
9:00 AM → 1:55 PM
4h 55m • 2 changes
10:00 AM → 2:55 PM
4h 55m • 2 changes
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Departing Tuesday, October 13, 2026

5:37 AM → 10:54 AM
5h 17m • 2 changes
8:00 AM → 12:54 PM
4h 54m • 2 changes
9:00 AM → 1:55 PM
4h 55m • 2 changes
10:00 AM → 2:55 PM
4h 55m • 2 changes
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Departing Wednesday, October 14, 2026

5:37 AM → 10:54 AM
5h 17m • 2 changes
8:00 AM → 12:54 PM
4h 54m • 2 changes
9:00 AM → 1:55 PM
4h 55m • 2 changes
10:00 AM → 2:55 PM
4h 55m • 2 changes
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Departing Thursday, October 15, 2026

5:37 AM → 10:54 AM
5h 17m • 2 changes
8:00 AM → 12:54 PM
4h 54m • 2 changes
9:00 AM → 1:55 PM
4h 55m • 2 changes
10:00 AM → 2:55 PM
4h 55m • 2 changes
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Departing Friday, October 16, 2026

5:37 AM → 10:54 AM
5h 17m • 2 changes
8:00 AM → 12:54 PM
4h 54m • 2 changes
9:00 AM → 1:55 PM
4h 55m • 2 changes
10:00 AM → 2:55 PM
4h 55m • 2 changes
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Frequently asked questions

Want to know about travelling from Edinburgh 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.

Edinburgh to Skegness trains

Trip Overview

Train

Edinburgh to Skegness train times

Departing Monday, October 12, 2026

5:37 AM → 10:54 AM

8:00 AM → 12:54 PM

9:00 AM → 1:55 PM

10:00 AM → 2:55 PM

Departing Tuesday, October 13, 2026

5:37 AM → 10:54 AM

8:00 AM → 12:54 PM

9:00 AM → 1:55 PM

10:00 AM → 2:55 PM

Departing Wednesday, October 14, 2026

5:37 AM → 10:54 AM

8:00 AM → 12:54 PM

9:00 AM → 1:55 PM

10:00 AM → 2:55 PM

Departing Thursday, October 15, 2026

5:37 AM → 10:54 AM

8:00 AM → 12:54 PM

9:00 AM → 1:55 PM

10:00 AM → 2:55 PM

Departing Friday, October 16, 2026

5:37 AM → 10:54 AM

8:00 AM → 12:54 PM

9:00 AM → 1:55 PM

10:00 AM → 2:55 PM

Frequently asked questions

What companies run services between Edinburgh, Scotland and Skegness, England?

Train from Edinburgh Waverley to York

Train from York to Grantham

Edinburgh to Skegness trains

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Trip Overview

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Edinburgh to Skegness train times

Departing Monday, October 12, 2026

5:37 AM → 10:54 AM

8:00 AM → 12:54 PM

9:00 AM → 1:55 PM

10:00 AM → 2:55 PM

Departing Tuesday, October 13, 2026

5:37 AM → 10:54 AM

8:00 AM → 12:54 PM

9:00 AM → 1:55 PM

10:00 AM → 2:55 PM

Departing Wednesday, October 14, 2026

5:37 AM → 10:54 AM

8:00 AM → 12:54 PM

9:00 AM → 1:55 PM

10:00 AM → 2:55 PM

Departing Thursday, October 15, 2026

5:37 AM → 10:54 AM

8:00 AM → 12:54 PM

9:00 AM → 1:55 PM

10:00 AM → 2:55 PM

Departing Friday, October 16, 2026

5:37 AM → 10:54 AM

8:00 AM → 12:54 PM

9:00 AM → 1:55 PM

10:00 AM → 2:55 PM

Frequently asked questions

What companies run services between Edinburgh, Scotland and Skegness, England?

Train from Edinburgh Waverley to York

Train from York to Grantham

Train trips from Edinburgh

Train trips to Skegness

Alternative transport options