Ipswich to Skegness Trains

Ipswich to Skegness trains

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Trip Overview

The average train between Ipswich and Skegness takes 5h 19m and the fastest train takes 3h 53m. The train service runs several times per day from Ipswich 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 19m
Duration: 168 mi
Distance: £89
Average price: Every 4 hours
Frequency

Train

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Take the train from Ipswich to Peterboroughtrain
Take the train from Peterborough to Granthamtrain
Take the train from Grantham to Skegnesstrain

4h 38m

£74–119

Ipswich to Skegness train times

Trains run every 4 hours between Ipswich and Skegness. The earliest departure is at 6:00 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Ipswich is at 8:01 PM which arrives into Skegness at 8:52 AM. All services require a transfer at Peterborough and take an average of 5h 19m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Thursday, October 15, 2026

8:01 PM → 8:52 AM
Arrives next day
12h 51m • 2 changes

Departing Friday, October 16, 2026

6:01 AM → 9:54 AM
3h 53m • 2 changes
7:58 AM → 12:54 PM
4h 56m • 2 changes
10:00 AM → 1:55 PM
3h 55m • 2 changes
12:00 PM → 3:54 PM
3h 54m • 2 changes
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Departing Saturday, October 17, 2026

6:00 AM → 9:54 AM
3h 54m • 2 changes
8:00 AM → 12:54 PM
4h 54m • 2 changes
10:00 AM → 1:55 PM
3h 55m • 2 changes
12:00 PM → 3:54 PM
3h 54m • 2 changes
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Departing Sunday, October 18, 2026

9:55 AM → 1:54 PM
3h 59m • 2 changes
11:55 AM → 3:55 PM
4h • 2 changes
1:55 PM → 5:54 PM
3h 59m • 2 changes
3:55 PM → 7:56 PM
4h 1m • 2 changes
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Departing Monday, October 19, 2026

6:01 AM → 9:54 AM
3h 53m • 2 changes
7:58 AM → 12:54 PM
4h 56m • 2 changes
10:00 AM → 1:55 PM
3h 55m • 2 changes
12:00 PM → 3:54 PM
3h 54m • 2 changes
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Departing Tuesday, October 20, 2026

6:01 AM → 9:54 AM
3h 53m • 2 changes
7:58 AM → 12:54 PM
4h 56m • 2 changes
10:00 AM → 1:55 PM
3h 55m • 2 changes
12:00 PM → 3:54 PM
3h 54m • 2 changes
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Departing Wednesday, October 21, 2026

6:01 AM → 9:54 AM
3h 53m • 2 changes
7:58 AM → 12:54 PM
4h 56m • 2 changes
10:00 AM → 1:55 PM
3h 55m • 2 changes
12:00 PM → 3:54 PM
3h 54m • 2 changes
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