The average train between Halifax and Skegness takes 4h 39m and the fastest train takes 3h 41m. The train service runs several times per day from Halifax 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 Halifax and Skegness. The earliest departure is at 12:10 AM at night, and the last departure from Halifax is at 11:37 PM which arrives into Skegness at 11:53 AM. All services require a transfer at Leeds and take an average of 4h 39m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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No, there is no direct train from Halifax to Skegness. However, there are services departing from Halifax station and arriving at Skegness station via Leeds. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 39m.
Halifax to Skegness train services, operated by Northern Trains Limited, depart from Halifax station.
Halifax to Skegness train services, operated by Northern Trains Limited, arrive at Skegness station.
Book your Halifax to Skegness train tickets online with Northern Trains Limited, London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER) and East Midlands Railways.
The distance between Halifax and Skegness is 158.2 km. The road distance is 256 km.
You can take a train from Halifax to Skegness via Leeds and Grantham in around 5h.