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Trip Overview

The average train between Skegness and Ipswich takes 5h 17m and the fastest train takes 4h 2m. The train service runs several times per day from Skegness to Ipswich. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.

5h 17m
Duration
168 mi
Distance
£90
Average price
Every 4 hours
Frequency

Skegness to Ipswich train times

Trains run every 4 hours between Skegness and Ipswich. 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 Ipswich at 1:27 PM. All services require a transfer at Grantham and take an average of 5h 17m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Wednesday, November 11, 2026

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    East Midlands RailwaysEast Midlands RailwaysGreater Anglia4h 14m • 2 changes
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    East Midlands RailwaysEast Midlands RailwaysGreater Anglia4h 3m • 2 changes
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    East Midlands RailwaysEast Midlands RailwaysGreater Anglia4h 2m • 2 changes
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    East Midlands RailwaysLondon North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)Greater Anglia13h 8m • 2 changes

Departing Thursday, November 12, 2026

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    East Midlands RailwaysEast Midlands RailwaysGreater Anglia4h 23m • 2 changes
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    East Midlands RailwaysEast Midlands RailwaysGreater Anglia4h 12m • 2 changes
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    East Midlands RailwaysEast Midlands RailwaysGreater Anglia4h 11m • 2 changes
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    East Midlands RailwaysEast Midlands RailwaysGreater Anglia4h 13m • 2 changes
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Departing Friday, November 13, 2026

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    East Midlands RailwaysEast Midlands RailwaysGreater Anglia4h 23m • 2 changes
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    East Midlands RailwaysEast Midlands RailwaysGreater Anglia4h 12m • 2 changes
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    East Midlands RailwaysEast Midlands RailwaysGreater Anglia4h 11m • 2 changes
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    East Midlands RailwaysEast Midlands RailwaysGreater Anglia4h 13m • 2 changes
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Departing Saturday, November 14, 2026

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    East Midlands RailwaysEast Midlands RailwaysGreater Anglia4h 22m • 2 changes
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    East Midlands RailwaysEast Midlands RailwaysGreater Anglia4h 9m • 2 changes
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    East Midlands RailwaysEast Midlands RailwaysGreater Anglia4h 11m • 2 changes
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    East Midlands RailwaysEast Midlands RailwaysGreater Anglia4h 12m • 2 changes
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Departing Sunday, November 15, 2026

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    East Midlands RailwaysEast Midlands RailwaysGreater Anglia4h 11m • 2 changes
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    East Midlands RailwaysEast Midlands RailwaysGreater Anglia5h 11m • 2 changes
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    East Midlands RailwaysEast Midlands RailwaysGreater Anglia4h 13m • 2 changes
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    East Midlands RailwaysLondon North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)Greater Anglia4h 12m • 2 changes
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Departing Monday, November 16, 2026

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    East Midlands RailwaysEast Midlands RailwaysGreater Anglia4h 23m • 2 changes
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    East Midlands RailwaysEast Midlands RailwaysGreater Anglia4h 12m • 2 changes
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    East Midlands RailwaysEast Midlands RailwaysGreater Anglia4h 11m • 2 changes
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    East Midlands RailwaysEast Midlands RailwaysGreater Anglia4h 13m • 2 changes
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Departing Tuesday, November 17, 2026

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    East Midlands RailwaysEast Midlands RailwaysGreater Anglia4h 23m • 2 changes
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    East Midlands RailwaysEast Midlands RailwaysGreater Anglia4h 12m • 2 changes
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    East Midlands RailwaysEast Midlands RailwaysGreater Anglia4h 11m • 2 changes
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    East Midlands RailwaysEast Midlands RailwaysGreater Anglia4h 13m • 2 changes
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Frequently asked questions

Want to know about travelling from Skegness to Ipswich? 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.

Map of how to get from Skegness to Ipswich.ExpandLaunch map view
  • Distance: 167.5 mi
  • Duration: 5h 17m

What companies run services between Skegness, England and Ipswich, England?

You can take a train from Skegness to Ipswich via Grantham and Peterborough in around 4h 38m.

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