Skegness to Ipswich Trains

Skegness to Ipswich trains

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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

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Take the train from Skegness to Granthamtrain
Take the train from Grantham to Peterboroughtrain
Take the train from Peterborough to Ipswichtrain

4h 40m

£70–116

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 Thursday, October 15, 2026

3:13 PM → 7:27 PM
4h 14m • 2 changes
5:24 PM → 9:27 PM
4h 3m • 2 changes
7:18 PM → 11:20 PM
4h 2m • 2 changes
8:19 PM → 9:27 AM
Arrives next day
13h 8m • 2 changes

Departing Friday, October 16, 2026

7:05 AM → 11:28 AM
4h 23m • 2 changes
9:16 AM → 1:28 PM
4h 12m • 2 changes
11:16 AM → 3:27 PM
4h 11m • 2 changes
1:15 PM → 5:28 PM
4h 13m • 2 changes
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Departing Saturday, October 17, 2026

7:05 AM → 11:27 AM
4h 22m • 2 changes
9:18 AM → 1:27 PM
4h 9m • 2 changes
11:16 AM → 3:27 PM
4h 11m • 2 changes
1:15 PM → 5:27 PM
4h 12m • 2 changes
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Departing Sunday, October 18, 2026

11:16 AM → 3:27 PM
4h 11m • 2 changes
12:16 PM → 5:27 PM
5h 11m • 2 changes
3:15 PM → 7:28 PM
4h 13m • 2 changes
5:18 PM → 9:30 PM
4h 12m • 2 changes
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Departing Monday, October 19, 2026

7:05 AM → 11:28 AM
4h 23m • 2 changes
9:16 AM → 1:28 PM
4h 12m • 2 changes
11:16 AM → 3:27 PM
4h 11m • 2 changes
1:15 PM → 5:28 PM
4h 13m • 2 changes
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Departing Tuesday, October 20, 2026

7:05 AM → 11:28 AM
4h 23m • 2 changes
9:16 AM → 1:28 PM
4h 12m • 2 changes
11:16 AM → 3:27 PM
4h 11m • 2 changes
1:15 PM → 5:28 PM
4h 13m • 2 changes
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Departing Wednesday, October 21, 2026

7:05 AM → 11:28 AM
4h 23m • 2 changes
9:16 AM → 1:28 PM
4h 12m • 2 changes
11:16 AM → 3:27 PM
4h 11m • 2 changes
1:15 PM → 5:28 PM
4h 13m • 2 changes
Show more

Frequently asked questions

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