The average train between Harwich and Skegness takes 5h 51m and the fastest train takes 4h 29m. The train service runs several times per day from Harwich 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 3 hours between Harwich and Skegness. The earliest departure is at 5:24 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Harwich is at 11:26 PM which arrives into Skegness at 11:53 AM. All services require a transfer at Manningtree and take an average of 5h 51m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.




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No, there is no direct train from Harwich to Skegness. However, there are services departing from Harwich station and arriving at Skegness station via London Liverpool Street. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 51m.
Harwich to Skegness train services, operated by Greater Anglia, depart from Manningtree station.
Harwich to Skegness train services, operated by Greater Anglia, arrive at Skegness station.
Book your Harwich to Skegness train tickets online with Greater Anglia, London Underground (Tube) and 3 other operators.
The distance between Harwich and Skegness is 148.2 km. The road distance is 378 km.
You can take a train from Harwich Town to Skegness via Manningtree, London Liverpool Street, Liverpool Street station, King's Cross St. Pancras station, King's Cross, and Grantham in around 5h 25m.