Skegness to Exeter Trains

Trip Overview

The average train between Skegness and Exeter takes 6h 38m and the fastest train takes 5h 43m. There is a train service every few hours from Skegness to Exeter. 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 38m
Duration: 338 mi
Distance: £154
Average price: Every 2 hours
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 Paddington to Exeter St Davidstrain

5h 46m

£118–219

Skegness to Exeter train times

Trains run every 2 hours between Skegness and Exeter. The earliest departure is at 7:05 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Skegness is at 8:47 PM which arrives into Exeter at 8:44 AM. All services require a transfer at Grantham and take an average of 6h 38m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Sunday, November 1, 2026

10:18 AM → 4:10 PM
5h 52m • 3 changes
11:16 AM → 5:24 PM
6h 8m • 3 changes
12:16 PM → 6:09 PM
5h 53m • 3 changes
2:15 PM → 8:11 PM
5h 56m • 3 changes
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Departing Monday, November 2, 2026

7:05 AM → 1:13 PM
6h 8m • 3 changes
8:17 AM → 2:00 PM
5h 43m • 3 changes
9:16 AM → 3:11 PM
5h 55m • 3 changes
10:16 AM → 4:12 PM
5h 56m • 3 changes
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Departing Tuesday, November 3, 2026

7:05 AM → 1:13 PM
6h 8m • 3 changes
8:17 AM → 2:00 PM
5h 43m • 3 changes
9:16 AM → 3:11 PM
5h 55m • 3 changes
10:16 AM → 4:12 PM
5h 56m • 3 changes
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Departing Wednesday, November 4, 2026

7:05 AM → 1:13 PM
6h 8m • 3 changes
8:17 AM → 2:00 PM
5h 43m • 3 changes
9:16 AM → 3:11 PM
5h 55m • 3 changes
10:16 AM → 4:12 PM
5h 56m • 3 changes
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Departing Thursday, November 5, 2026

7:05 AM → 1:13 PM
6h 8m • 3 changes
8:17 AM → 2:00 PM
5h 43m • 3 changes
9:16 AM → 3:11 PM
5h 55m • 3 changes
10:16 AM → 4:12 PM
5h 56m • 3 changes
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Departing Friday, November 6, 2026

7:05 AM → 1:13 PM
6h 8m • 3 changes
8:17 AM → 2:00 PM
5h 43m • 3 changes
9:16 AM → 3:11 PM
5h 55m • 3 changes
10:16 AM → 4:12 PM
5h 56m • 3 changes
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Departing Saturday, November 7, 2026

7:05 AM → 1:11 PM
6h 6m • 3 changes
8:17 AM → 2:09 PM
5h 52m • 3 changes
9:18 AM → 3:12 PM
5h 54m • 3 changes
10:16 AM → 4:12 PM
5h 56m • 3 changes
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Frequently asked questions

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

You can take a train from Skegness to Exeter St Davids via Grantham, London Kings Cross, King's Cross St. Pancras station, Paddington, and London Paddington in around 5h 46m.

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