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Skegness to Manchester trains

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Trip Overview

The average train between Skegness and Manchester takes 5h 14m and the fastest train takes 3h 49m. The train service runs several times per day from Skegness to Manchester. 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 14m
Duration
168 mi
Distance
£70
Average price
Every 2 hours
Frequency

Train via Doncaster

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  1. Take the train from Skegness to Granthamtrain train
  2. Take the train from Grantham to Doncastertrain train
  3. Take the train from Doncaster to Manchester Piccadillytrain train
4h 28m
£52–90

Skegness to Manchester train times

Trains run every 2 hours between Skegness and Manchester. 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 Manchester at 7:05 AM. All services require a transfer at Grantham and take an average of 5h 14m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Monday, October 12, 2026

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    East Midlands RailwaysLondon North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)TransPennine Express4h 50m • 2 changes

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    East Midlands RailwaysLondon North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)TransPennine Express4h 41m • 2 changes

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    East Midlands RailwaysLondon North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)TransPennine Express4h 52m • 2 changes

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    Arrives next day

    East Midlands RailwaysLondon North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)TransPennine Express10h 46m • 2 changes

Departing Tuesday, October 13, 2026

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    East Midlands RailwaysLondon North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)TransPennine Express5h • 2 changes

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    East Midlands RailwaysHull TrainsTransPennine Express4h 48m • 2 changes

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    East Midlands RailwaysHull TrainsTransPennine Express3h 49m • 2 changes

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    East Midlands RailwaysLondon North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)TransPennine Express4h 49m • 2 changes
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Departing Wednesday, October 14, 2026

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    East Midlands RailwaysLondon North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)TransPennine Express5h • 2 changes

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    East Midlands RailwaysHull TrainsTransPennine Express4h 48m • 2 changes

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    East Midlands RailwaysHull TrainsTransPennine Express3h 49m • 2 changes

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    East Midlands RailwaysLondon North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)TransPennine Express4h 49m • 2 changes
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Departing Thursday, October 15, 2026

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    East Midlands RailwaysLondon North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)TransPennine Express5h • 2 changes

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    East Midlands RailwaysHull TrainsTransPennine Express4h 48m • 2 changes

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    East Midlands RailwaysHull TrainsTransPennine Express3h 49m • 2 changes

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    East Midlands RailwaysLondon North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)TransPennine Express4h 49m • 2 changes
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Departing Friday, October 16, 2026

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    East Midlands RailwaysLondon North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)TransPennine Express5h • 2 changes

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    East Midlands RailwaysHull TrainsTransPennine Express4h 48m • 2 changes

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    East Midlands RailwaysHull TrainsTransPennine Express3h 49m • 2 changes

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    East Midlands RailwaysLondon North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)TransPennine Express4h 49m • 2 changes
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Frequently asked questions

Want to know about travelling from Skegness to Manchester? 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 Manchester.ExpandLaunch map view
  • Distance: 168.2 mi
  • Duration: 5h 14m

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

You can take a train from Skegness to Manchester Piccadilly via Grantham and Doncaster in around 4h 28m.

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