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Portsmouth to Skegness trains

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Trip Overview

The average train between Portsmouth and Skegness takes 5h 30m and the fastest train takes 4h 33m. There is a train service every few hours from Portsmouth 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 30m
Duration
239 mi
Distance
£119
Average price
Every 2 hours
Frequency

Train

best
  1. Take the train from Portsmouth & Southsea to London Waterlootrain train
  2. Take the train from King's Cross to Granthamtrain train
  3. Take the train from Grantham to Skegnesstrain train
5h 39m
£91–176

Portsmouth to Skegness train times

Trains run every 2 hours between Portsmouth and Skegness. The earliest departure is at 4:35 AM at night, and the last departure from Portsmouth is at 10:38 PM which arrives into Skegness at 11:53 AM. All services require a transfer at London Waterloo Station and take an average of 5h 30m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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Map of how to get from Portsmouth to Skegness.ExpandLaunch map view
  • Distance: 238.7 mi
  • Duration: 5h 30m

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

You can take a train from Portsmouth & Southsea to Skegness via London Waterloo Station, Waterloo station, Euston station, King's Cross, and Grantham in around 5h 39m.

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