The average train between Paignton and Skegness takes 7h 15m and the fastest train takes 6h 22m. The train service runs several times per day from Paignton 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 3 hours between Paignton and Skegness. The earliest departure is at 12:02 AM at night, and the last departure from Paignton is at 2:22 PM which arrives into Skegness at 8:54 PM. All services require a transfer at Newton Abbot and take an average of 7h 15m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.




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No, there is no direct train from Paignton to Skegness. However, there are services departing from Paignton station and arriving at Skegness station via London Paddington. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 15m.
Paignton to Skegness train services, operated by Great Western Railway (GWR), depart from Newton Abbot station.
Paignton to Skegness train services, operated by Great Western Railway (GWR), arrive at Skegness station.
Book your Paignton to Skegness train tickets online with Great Western Railway (GWR), London Underground (Tube) and 3 other operators.
The distance between Paignton and Skegness is 403.3 km. The road distance is 589 km.
You can take a train from Paignton to Skegness via Newton Abbot, London Paddington, Paddington, King's Cross St. Pancras station, King's Cross, and Grantham in around 7h 16m.