The average train between Peterborough and Skegness takes 2h 51m and the fastest train takes 1h 57m. There is a train service every few hours from Peterborough 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 Peterborough and Skegness. The earliest departure is at 6:33 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Peterborough is at 8:46 PM which arrives into Skegness at 7:59 AM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 2h 51m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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No, there is no direct train from Peterborough to Skegness. However, there are services departing from Peterborough station and arriving at Skegness station via Sleaford. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 51m.
Peterborough to Skegness train services, operated by East Midlands Railways, depart from Peterborough station.
Peterborough to Skegness train services, operated by East Midlands Railways, arrive at Skegness station.
Book your Peterborough to Skegness train tickets online with East Midlands Railways.
The distance between Peterborough and Skegness is 74.5 km. The road distance is 122 km.
You can take a train from Peterborough to Skegness via Sleaford in around 2h 31m.