The average train between Hastings and Skegness takes 5h 10m and the fastest train takes 4h 28m. 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.
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 8:52 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.



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No, there is no direct train from Hastings to Skegness. However, there are services departing from Hastings station and arriving at Skegness station via Ashford International. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 10m.
Hastings to Skegness train services, operated by Southern, depart from Hastings station.
Hastings to Skegness train services, operated by Southern, arrive at Skegness station.
Book your Hastings to Skegness train tickets online with Southern, Southeastern and 3 other operators.
The distance between Hastings and Skegness is 255 km. The road distance is 394 km.
You can take a train from Hastings to Skegness via Ashford International, London St Pancras International, King's Cross, and Grantham in around 5h 25m.