Manchester to Skegness Trains

Manchester to Skegness trains

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Trip Overview

The average train between Manchester and Skegness takes 5h 13m and the fastest train takes 3h 39m. The train service runs several times per day from Manchester 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 13m
Duration: 168 mi
Distance: £68
Average price: Every 2 hours
Frequency

Train via Doncaster

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4h 46m

£53–93

Manchester to Skegness train times

Trains run every 2 hours between Manchester and Skegness. The earliest departure is at 6:12 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Manchester is at 10:13 PM which arrives into Skegness at 8:52 AM. All services require a transfer at Doncaster and take an average of 5h 13m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Monday, October 12, 2026

11:13 AM → 3:54 PM
4h 41m • 2 changes
12:13 PM → 4:59 PM
4h 46m • 2 changes
1:13 PM → 5:59 PM
4h 46m • 2 changes
2:13 PM → 7:02 PM
4h 49m • 2 changes
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Departing Tuesday, October 13, 2026

6:12 AM → 9:54 AM
3h 42m • 2 changes
8:13 AM → 12:54 PM
4h 41m • 2 changes
9:13 AM → 1:55 PM
4h 42m • 2 changes
10:13 AM → 2:55 PM
4h 42m • 2 changes
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Departing Wednesday, October 14, 2026

6:12 AM → 9:54 AM
3h 42m • 2 changes
8:13 AM → 12:54 PM
4h 41m • 2 changes
9:13 AM → 1:55 PM
4h 42m • 2 changes
10:13 AM → 2:55 PM
4h 42m • 2 changes
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Departing Thursday, October 15, 2026

6:12 AM → 9:54 AM
3h 42m • 2 changes
8:13 AM → 12:54 PM
4h 41m • 2 changes
9:13 AM → 1:55 PM
4h 42m • 2 changes
10:13 AM → 2:55 PM
4h 42m • 2 changes
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Departing Friday, October 16, 2026

6:12 AM → 9:54 AM
3h 42m • 2 changes
8:13 AM → 12:54 PM
4h 41m • 2 changes
9:13 AM → 1:55 PM
4h 42m • 2 changes
10:13 AM → 2:55 PM
4h 42m • 2 changes
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Frequently asked questions

Want to know about travelling from Manchester 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.

Manchester to Skegness trains

Trip Overview

Train via Doncaster

Manchester to Skegness train times

Departing Monday, October 12, 2026

11:13 AM → 3:54 PM

12:13 PM → 4:59 PM

1:13 PM → 5:59 PM

2:13 PM → 7:02 PM

Departing Tuesday, October 13, 2026

6:12 AM → 9:54 AM

8:13 AM → 12:54 PM

9:13 AM → 1:55 PM

10:13 AM → 2:55 PM

Departing Wednesday, October 14, 2026

6:12 AM → 9:54 AM

8:13 AM → 12:54 PM

9:13 AM → 1:55 PM

10:13 AM → 2:55 PM

Departing Thursday, October 15, 2026

6:12 AM → 9:54 AM

8:13 AM → 12:54 PM

9:13 AM → 1:55 PM

10:13 AM → 2:55 PM

Departing Friday, October 16, 2026

6:12 AM → 9:54 AM

8:13 AM → 12:54 PM

9:13 AM → 1:55 PM

10:13 AM → 2:55 PM

Frequently asked questions

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

Train from Manchester Piccadilly to Doncaster

Manchester to Skegness trains

Find Transport to Skegness

Trip Overview

Train via Doncaster

Manchester to Skegness train times

Departing Monday, October 12, 2026

11:13 AM → 3:54 PM

12:13 PM → 4:59 PM

1:13 PM → 5:59 PM

2:13 PM → 7:02 PM

Departing Tuesday, October 13, 2026

6:12 AM → 9:54 AM

8:13 AM → 12:54 PM

9:13 AM → 1:55 PM

10:13 AM → 2:55 PM

Departing Wednesday, October 14, 2026

6:12 AM → 9:54 AM

8:13 AM → 12:54 PM

9:13 AM → 1:55 PM

10:13 AM → 2:55 PM

Departing Thursday, October 15, 2026

6:12 AM → 9:54 AM

8:13 AM → 12:54 PM

9:13 AM → 1:55 PM

10:13 AM → 2:55 PM

Departing Friday, October 16, 2026

6:12 AM → 9:54 AM

8:13 AM → 12:54 PM

9:13 AM → 1:55 PM

10:13 AM → 2:55 PM

Frequently asked questions

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

Train from Manchester Piccadilly to Doncaster

Train trips from Manchester

Train trips to Skegness

Alternative transport options