The average train between Skegness and Eastbourne takes 5h 35m and the fastest train takes 4h 53m. There is a train service every few hours from Skegness to Eastbourne. 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 every 2 hours between Skegness and Eastbourne. 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 Eastbourne at 7:24 AM. All services require a transfer at Grantham and take an average of 5h 35m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.



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Want to know about travelling from Skegness to Eastbourne? 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 Eastbourne. However, there are services departing from Skegness station and arriving at Eastbourne station via Grantham. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 35m.
Skegness to Eastbourne train services, operated by East Midlands Railways, depart from Skegness station.
Skegness to Eastbourne train services, operated by East Midlands Railways, arrive at Eastbourne station.
Book your Skegness to Eastbourne train tickets online with East Midlands Railways, London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER) and 2 other operators.
The distance between Skegness and Eastbourne is 264.1 km. The road distance is 372 km.
You can take a train from Skegness to Eastbourne via Grantham, London Kings Cross, King's Cross St. Pancras station, Victoria station, and London Victoria in around 4h 49m.