Portsmouth to Skegness Trains

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: £98
Average price: Every 2 hours
Frequency

Train via London

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5h 40m

£75–147

Portsmouth to Skegness train times

Trains run every 2 hours between Portsmouth and Skegness. The earliest departure is at 4:31 AM at night, and the last departure from Portsmouth is at 11:22 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.

Departing Monday, November 2, 2026

10:35 PM → 8:52 AM
Arrives next day
10h 17m • 3 changes

Departing Tuesday, November 3, 2026

4:31 AM → 9:54 AM
5h 23m • 3 changes
6:15 AM → 10:54 AM
4h 39m • 3 changes
7:51 AM → 12:54 PM
5h 3m • 3 changes
9:19 AM → 1:55 PM
4h 35m • 3 changes
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Departing Wednesday, November 4, 2026

4:31 AM → 9:54 AM
5h 23m • 3 changes
6:15 AM → 10:54 AM
4h 39m • 3 changes
7:51 AM → 12:54 PM
5h 3m • 3 changes
9:19 AM → 1:55 PM
4h 35m • 3 changes
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Departing Thursday, November 5, 2026

4:31 AM → 9:54 AM
5h 23m • 3 changes
6:15 AM → 10:54 AM
4h 39m • 3 changes
7:51 AM → 12:54 PM
5h 3m • 3 changes
9:19 AM → 1:55 PM
4h 35m • 3 changes
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Departing Friday, November 6, 2026

4:31 AM → 9:54 AM
5h 23m • 3 changes
6:15 AM → 10:54 AM
4h 39m • 3 changes
7:51 AM → 12:54 PM
5h 3m • 3 changes
9:19 AM → 1:55 PM
4h 35m • 3 changes
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Departing Saturday, November 7, 2026

5:14 AM → 9:54 AM
4h 40m • 3 changes
5:35 AM → 10:54 AM
5h 19m • 3 changes
8:21 AM → 12:54 PM
4h 33m • 3 changes
9:20 AM → 1:55 PM
4h 35m • 3 changes
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Departing Sunday, November 8, 2026

8:53 AM → 1:54 PM
5h 1m • 3 changes
9:52 AM → 2:53 PM
5h • 3 changes
10:52 AM → 3:55 PM
5h 2m • 3 changes
11:52 AM → 4:53 PM
5h • 3 changes
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Frequently asked questions

Want to know about travelling from Portsmouth 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 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 40m.

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