The average train between Skegness and Harwich takes 5h 57m and the fastest train takes 4h 33m. There is a train service every few hours from Skegness to Harwich. 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 hourly between Skegness and Harwich. 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 Harwich at 12:51 PM. All services require a transfer at Grantham and take an average of 5h 57m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.




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No, there is no direct train from Skegness to Harwich. However, there are services departing from Skegness station and arriving at Harwich station via Grantham. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 57m.
Skegness to Harwich train services, operated by East Midlands Railways, depart from Skegness station.
Skegness to Harwich train services, operated by East Midlands Railways, arrive at Manningtree station.
Book your Skegness to Harwich train tickets online with East Midlands Railways, London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER) and 3 other operators.
The distance between Skegness and Harwich is 148.2 km. The road distance is 378 km.
You can take a train from Skegness to Harwich Town via Grantham, London Kings Cross, King's Cross St. Pancras station, Liverpool Street station, London Liverpool Street, and Manningtree in around 5h 4m.