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: £90
Average price: Every 4 hours
Frequency

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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 Friday, October 9, 2026

4:00 PM → 8:00 PM
4h • 2 changes
8:01 PM → 8:52 AM
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12h 51m • 2 changes

Departing Saturday, October 10, 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 11, 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 12, 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 13, 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 14, 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 Thursday, October 15, 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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Frequently asked questions

Want to know about travelling from Ipswich 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.

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Ipswich to Skegness train times

Departing Friday, October 9, 2026

4:00 PM → 8:00 PM

8:01 PM → 8:52 AMArrives next day

Departing Saturday, October 10, 2026

6:00 AM → 9:54 AM

8:00 AM → 12:54 PM

10:00 AM → 1:55 PM

12:00 PM → 3:54 PM

Departing Sunday, October 11, 2026

9:55 AM → 1:54 PM

11:55 AM → 3:55 PM

1:55 PM → 5:54 PM

3:55 PM → 7:56 PM

Departing Monday, October 12, 2026

6:01 AM → 9:54 AM

7:58 AM → 12:54 PM

10:00 AM → 1:55 PM

12:00 PM → 3:54 PM

Departing Tuesday, October 13, 2026

6:01 AM → 9:54 AM

7:58 AM → 12:54 PM

10:00 AM → 1:55 PM

12:00 PM → 3:54 PM

Departing Wednesday, October 14, 2026

6:01 AM → 9:54 AM

7:58 AM → 12:54 PM

10:00 AM → 1:55 PM

12:00 PM → 3:54 PM

Departing Thursday, October 15, 2026

6:01 AM → 9:54 AM

7:58 AM → 12:54 PM

10:00 AM → 1:55 PM

12:00 PM → 3:54 PM

Frequently asked questions

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8:01 PM → 8:52 AM
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