The average train between Skegness and Calais takes 13h 44m and the fastest train takes 7h 25m. The train service runs several times per day from Skegness to Calais. 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 3 times a day between Skegness and Calais. The earliest departure is at 9:16 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Skegness is at 8:47 PM which arrives into Calais at 11:34 AM. All services require a transfer at Grantham and take an average of 13h 44m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.




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14h 15m • 4 changesWant to know about travelling from Skegness to Calais? 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.
No, there is no direct train from Skegness to Calais. However, there are services departing from Skegness station and arriving at Calais station via Grantham. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 13h 44m.
Skegness to Calais train services, operated by East Midlands Railways, depart from Skegness station.
Skegness to Calais train services, operated by East Midlands Railways, arrive at Calais Frethun station.
Book your Skegness to Calais train tickets online with East Midlands Railways, London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER) and 2 other operators.
The distance between Skegness and Calais is 264.9 km. The road distance is 636 km.
You can take a train from Skegness to Calais Ville via Grantham, London Kings Cross, London St Pancras Intl, Lille Europe, and Calais Frethun in around 7h 25m.