Skegness to Brighton Trains

Skegness to Brighton trains

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Trip Overview

The average train between Skegness and Brighton takes 5h 7m and the fastest train takes 4h 17m. There is a train service every few hours from Skegness to Brighton. 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 7m
Duration: 216 mi
Distance: £109
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 Victoria to Brightontrain

4h 15m

£71–139

Skegness to Brighton train times

Trains run hourly between Skegness and Brighton. 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 Brighton at 12:05 PM. All services require a transfer at Grantham and take an average of 5h 7m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Wednesday, October 14, 2026

8:19 PM → 6:13 AM
Arrives next day
9h 54m • 3 changes

Departing Thursday, October 15, 2026

7:05 AM → 11:57 AM
4h 52m • 3 changes
8:17 AM → 12:58 PM
4h 41m • 3 changes
9:16 AM → 1:57 PM
4h 41m • 3 changes
10:16 AM → 2:57 PM
4h 41m • 3 changes
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Departing Friday, October 16, 2026

7:05 AM → 11:57 AM
4h 52m • 3 changes
8:17 AM → 12:58 PM
4h 41m • 3 changes
9:16 AM → 1:57 PM
4h 41m • 3 changes
10:16 AM → 2:57 PM
4h 41m • 3 changes
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Departing Saturday, October 17, 2026

7:05 AM → 11:57 AM
4h 52m • 3 changes
8:17 AM → 12:57 PM
4h 40m • 3 changes
9:18 AM → 1:57 PM
4h 39m • 3 changes
10:16 AM → 2:57 PM
4h 41m • 3 changes
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Departing Sunday, October 18, 2026

10:18 AM → 2:35 PM
4h 17m • 3 changes
11:16 AM → 4:05 PM
4h 49m • 3 changes
12:16 PM → 4:35 PM
4h 19m • 3 changes
2:15 PM → 6:35 PM
4h 20m • 3 changes
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Frequently asked questions

Want to know about travelling from Skegness to Brighton? 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 Brighton, England?

You can take a train from Skegness to Brighton via Grantham, London Kings Cross, King's Cross St. Pancras station, Victoria station, and London Victoria in around 4h 15m.

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