Paignton to Skegness Trains

Trip Overview

The average train between Paignton and Skegness takes 7h 17m 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.

7h 17m
Duration: 366 mi
Distance: £166
Average price: Every 3 hours
Frequency

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7h 22m

£131–248

Paignton to Skegness train times

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 10:40 PM which arrives into Skegness at 8:52 AM. All services require a transfer at Newton Abbot and take an average of 7h 17m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Saturday, October 24, 2026

12:02 AM → 8:52 AM
8h 50m • 4 changes
6:10 AM → 12:54 PM
6h 44m • 4 changes
7:10 AM → 1:55 PM
6h 45m • 4 changes
8:33 AM → 2:55 PM
6h 22m • 4 changes
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Departing Sunday, October 25, 2026

9:15 AM → 3:55 PM
6h 40m • 4 changes
10:57 AM → 5:54 PM
6h 57m • 4 changes
11:55 AM → 6:56 PM
7h 1m • 4 changes
12:55 PM → 7:56 PM
7h 1m • 4 changes
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Departing Monday, October 26, 2026

5:57 AM → 12:54 PM
6h 57m • 4 changes
6:34 AM → 1:55 PM
7h 21m • 4 changes
8:15 AM → 2:55 PM
6h 40m • 4 changes
9:16 AM → 3:54 PM
6h 38m • 4 changes
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Departing Tuesday, October 27, 2026

12:02 AM → 8:52 AM
8h 50m • 4 changes
5:57 AM → 12:54 PM
6h 57m • 4 changes
6:34 AM → 1:55 PM
7h 21m • 4 changes
8:15 AM → 2:55 PM
6h 40m • 4 changes
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Departing Wednesday, October 28, 2026

12:02 AM → 8:52 AM
8h 50m • 4 changes
5:57 AM → 12:54 PM
6h 57m • 4 changes
6:34 AM → 1:55 PM
7h 21m • 4 changes
8:15 AM → 2:55 PM
6h 40m • 4 changes
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Departing Thursday, October 29, 2026

12:02 AM → 8:52 AM
8h 50m • 4 changes
5:57 AM → 12:54 PM
6h 57m • 4 changes
6:34 AM → 1:55 PM
7h 21m • 4 changes
8:15 AM → 2:55 PM
6h 40m • 4 changes
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Departing Friday, October 30, 2026

12:02 AM → 8:52 AM
8h 50m • 4 changes
5:57 AM → 12:54 PM
6h 57m • 4 changes
6:34 AM → 1:55 PM
7h 21m • 4 changes
8:15 AM → 2:55 PM
6h 40m • 4 changes
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Frequently asked questions

Want to know about travelling from Paignton 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.

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

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 22m.

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