Skegness to Colchester Trains

Skegness to Colchester trains

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Trip Overview

The average train between Skegness and Colchester takes 4h 36m and the fastest train takes 3h 57m. There is a train service every few hours from Skegness to Colchester. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.

4h 36m
Duration: 216 mi
Distance: £98
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 Liverpool Street to Colchestertrain

3h 52m

£72–128

Skegness to Colchester train times

Trains run hourly between Skegness and Colchester. 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 Colchester at 11:43 AM. All services require a transfer at Grantham and take an average of 4h 36m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Monday, November 2, 2026

5:24 PM → 9:36 PM
4h 12m • 3 changes
6:16 PM → 10:46 PM
4h 30m • 3 changes
7:18 PM → 12:05 AM
Arrives next day
4h 47m • 3 changes
8:19 PM → 1:36 AM
Arrives next day
5h 17m • 3 changes

Departing Tuesday, November 3, 2026

7:05 AM → 11:46 AM
4h 41m • 3 changes
8:17 AM → 12:36 PM
4h 19m • 3 changes
9:16 AM → 1:46 PM
4h 30m • 3 changes
10:16 AM → 2:37 PM
4h 21m • 3 changes
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Departing Wednesday, November 4, 2026

7:05 AM → 11:46 AM
4h 41m • 3 changes
8:17 AM → 12:36 PM
4h 19m • 3 changes
9:16 AM → 1:46 PM
4h 30m • 3 changes
10:16 AM → 2:37 PM
4h 21m • 3 changes
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Departing Thursday, November 5, 2026

7:05 AM → 11:46 AM
4h 41m • 3 changes
8:17 AM → 12:36 PM
4h 19m • 3 changes
9:16 AM → 1:46 PM
4h 30m • 3 changes
10:16 AM → 2:37 PM
4h 21m • 3 changes
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Departing Friday, November 6, 2026

7:05 AM → 11:46 AM
4h 41m • 3 changes
8:17 AM → 12:36 PM
4h 19m • 3 changes
9:16 AM → 1:46 PM
4h 30m • 3 changes
10:16 AM → 2:37 PM
4h 21m • 3 changes
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Departing Saturday, November 7, 2026

7:05 AM → 11:46 AM
4h 41m • 3 changes
8:17 AM → 12:36 PM
4h 19m • 3 changes
9:18 AM → 1:46 PM
4h 28m • 3 changes
10:16 AM → 2:36 PM
4h 20m • 3 changes
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Departing Sunday, November 8, 2026

10:18 AM → 2:15 PM
3h 57m • 3 changes
11:16 AM → 4:11 PM
4h 55m • 3 changes
12:16 PM → 4:15 PM
3h 59m • 3 changes
2:15 PM → 6:15 PM
4h • 3 changes
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Frequently asked questions

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