The average train between Scarborough and Skegness takes 4h 50m and the fastest train takes 3h 59m. The train service runs several times per day from Scarborough 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 Scarborough and Skegness. The earliest departure is at 6:46 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Scarborough is at 10:44 PM which arrives into Skegness at 8:52 AM. All services require a transfer at York and take an average of 4h 50m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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No, there is no direct train from Scarborough to Skegness. However, there are services departing from Scarborough station and arriving at Skegness station via York. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 50m.
Scarborough to Skegness train services, operated by TransPennine Express, depart from Scarborough station.
Scarborough to Skegness train services, operated by TransPennine Express, arrive at Skegness station.
Book your Scarborough to Skegness train tickets online with TransPennine Express, London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER) and East Midlands Railways.
The distance between Scarborough and Skegness is 135.4 km. The road distance is 293 km.
You can take a train from Scarborough to Skegness via York and Grantham in around 4h 43m.