Skegness to Bournemouth Trains

Skegness to Bournemouth trains

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Trip Overview

The average train between Skegness and Bournemouth takes 6h 4m and the fastest train takes 4h 56m. There is a train service every few hours from Skegness to Bournemouth. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.

6h 4m
Duration: 273 mi
Distance: £114
Average price: Hourly
Frequency

Train via London

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Take the train from Skegness to Granthamtrain
Take the train from Grantham to King's Crosstrain
Take the train from London Waterloo to Bournemouthtrain

5h 37m

£83–174

Skegness to Bournemouth train times

Trains run hourly between Skegness and Bournemouth. The earliest departure is at 7:05 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Skegness is at 9:19 PM which arrives into Bournemouth at 1:35 PM. All services require a transfer at Grantham and take an average of 6h 4m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Thursday, October 15, 2026

8:19 PM → 7:45 AM
Arrives next day
11h 26m • 3 changes

Departing Friday, October 16, 2026

7:05 AM → 1:02 PM
5h 57m • 3 changes
8:17 AM → 1:22 PM
5h 5m • 3 changes
9:16 AM → 3:02 PM
5h 46m • 3 changes
10:16 AM → 3:21 PM
5h 5m • 3 changes
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Departing Saturday, October 17, 2026

7:05 AM → 1:00 PM
5h 55m • 3 changes
8:17 AM → 1:21 PM
5h 4m • 3 changes
9:18 AM → 3:00 PM
5h 42m • 3 changes
10:16 AM → 3:21 PM
5h 5m • 3 changes
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Departing Sunday, October 18, 2026

10:18 AM → 3:35 PM
5h 17m • 3 changes
11:16 AM → 5:18 PM
6h 2m • 3 changes
12:16 PM → 5:35 PM
5h 19m • 3 changes
2:15 PM → 7:35 PM
5h 20m • 3 changes
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Departing Monday, October 19, 2026

7:05 AM → 1:02 PM
5h 57m • 3 changes
8:17 AM → 1:22 PM
5h 5m • 3 changes
9:16 AM → 3:02 PM
5h 46m • 3 changes
10:16 AM → 3:21 PM
5h 5m • 3 changes
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Frequently asked questions

Want to know about travelling from Skegness to Bournemouth? 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 Skegness, England and Bournemouth, England?

You can take a train from Skegness to Bournemouth via Grantham, London Kings Cross, Euston station, Waterloo Station, and London Waterloo in around 5h 37m.

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