The average train between Kings Cross and Skegness takes 2h 54m and the fastest train takes 2h 35m. There is a train service every few hours from Kings Cross 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 Kings Cross and Skegness. The earliest departure is at 6:00 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Kings Cross is at 9:40 PM which arrives into Skegness at 10:59 AM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 2h 54m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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No, there is no direct train from Kings Cross to Skegness. However, there are services departing from Kings Cross station and arriving at Skegness station via Grantham. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 54m.
Kings Cross to Skegness train services, operated by London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER), depart from King's Cross station.
Kings Cross to Skegness train services, operated by London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER), arrive at Skegness station.
Book your Kings Cross to Skegness train tickets online with London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER), East Midlands Railways and Hull Trains.
The distance between Kings Cross and Skegness is 182.2 km. The road distance is 262 km.
You can take a train from King's Cross to Skegness via Grantham in around 3h 30m.