The average train between Skegness and Ashford takes 4h 13m and the fastest train takes 3h 26m. There is a train service every few hours from Skegness to Ashford. 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 hourly between Skegness and Ashford. The earliest departure is at 7:05 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Skegness is at 8:19 PM which arrives into Ashford at 12:50 AM. All services require a transfer at Grantham and take an average of 4h 13m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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No, there is no direct train from Skegness to Ashford. However, there are services departing from Skegness station and arriving at Ashford station via Grantham. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 13m.
Skegness to Ashford train services, operated by East Midlands Railways, depart from Skegness station.
Skegness to Ashford train services, operated by East Midlands Railways, arrive at Ashford International station.
Book your Skegness to Ashford train tickets online with East Midlands Railways, London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER) and Southeastern.
The distance between Skegness and Ashford is 225.1 km. The road distance is 352 km.
You can take a train from Skegness to Ashford International via Grantham, London Kings Cross, and London St Pancras Intl in around 3h 46m.