Hastings to Skegness Trains

Trip Overview

The average train between Hastings and Skegness takes 5h 10m and the fastest train takes 4h 27m. The train service runs several times per day from Hastings 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 10m
Duration: 245 mi
Distance: £114
Average price: Every 2 hours
Frequency

Train via Ashford

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Take the train from Hastings to Ashford Internationaltrain
Take the train from Ashford International to London St Pancras Intltrain
Take the train from King's Cross to Granthamtrain
Take the train from Grantham to Skegnesstrain

5h 27m

£86–165

Hastings to Skegness train times

Trains run every 2 hours between Hastings and Skegness. The earliest departure is at 5:20 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Hastings is at 10:24 PM which arrives into Skegness at 11:53 AM. All services require a transfer at Ashford International and take an average of 5h 10m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Saturday, October 31, 2026

10:24 PM → 11:53 AM
Arrives next day
13h 28m • 3 changes

Departing Sunday, November 1, 2026

9:27 AM → 1:54 PM
4h 27m • 3 changes
10:25 AM → 2:53 PM
4h 28m • 3 changes
11:25 AM → 3:55 PM
4h 30m • 3 changes
12:25 PM → 4:53 PM
4h 28m • 3 changes
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Departing Monday, November 2, 2026

5:20 AM → 9:54 AM
4h 33m • 3 changes
6:12 AM → 10:54 AM
4h 42m • 3 changes
8:25 AM → 12:54 PM
4h 28m • 3 changes
9:25 AM → 1:55 PM
4h 30m • 3 changes
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Departing Tuesday, November 3, 2026

5:20 AM → 9:54 AM
4h 33m • 3 changes
6:12 AM → 10:54 AM
4h 42m • 3 changes
8:25 AM → 12:54 PM
4h 28m • 3 changes
9:25 AM → 1:55 PM
4h 30m • 3 changes
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Departing Wednesday, November 4, 2026

5:20 AM → 9:54 AM
4h 33m • 3 changes
6:12 AM → 10:54 AM
4h 42m • 3 changes
8:25 AM → 12:54 PM
4h 28m • 3 changes
9:25 AM → 1:55 PM
4h 30m • 3 changes
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Departing Thursday, November 5, 2026

5:20 AM → 9:54 AM
4h 33m • 3 changes
6:12 AM → 10:54 AM
4h 42m • 3 changes
8:25 AM → 12:54 PM
4h 28m • 3 changes
9:25 AM → 1:55 PM
4h 30m • 3 changes
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Departing Friday, November 6, 2026

5:20 AM → 9:54 AM
4h 33m • 3 changes
6:12 AM → 10:54 AM
4h 42m • 3 changes
8:25 AM → 12:54 PM
4h 28m • 3 changes
9:25 AM → 1:55 PM
4h 30m • 3 changes
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Frequently asked questions

Want to know about travelling from Hastings 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.

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

You can take a train from Hastings to Skegness via Ashford International, London St Pancras International, King's Cross, and Grantham in around 5h 27m.

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