The average train between Newport and Skegness takes 5h 40m and the fastest train takes 4h 46m. The train service runs several times per day from Newport 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 Newport and Skegness. The earliest departure is at 5:30 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Newport is at 9:35 PM which arrives into Skegness at 8:52 AM. All services require a transfer at London Paddington and take an average of 5h 40m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.



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4h 52m • 3 changesWant to know about travelling from Newport 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.
No, there is no direct train from Newport to Skegness. However, there are services departing from Newport station and arriving at Skegness station via London Paddington. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 40m.
Newport to Skegness train services, operated by Great Western Railway (GWR), depart from Newport (S Wales) station.
Newport to Skegness train services, operated by Great Western Railway (GWR), arrive at Skegness station.
Book your Newport to Skegness train tickets online with Great Western Railway (GWR), London Underground (Tube) and 3 other operators.
The distance between Newport and Skegness is 284.9 km. The road distance is 480 km.
You can take a train from Newport (S Wales) to Skegness via London Paddington, Paddington, King's Cross St. Pancras station, King's Cross, and Grantham in around 5h 41m.