The average train between Skegness and Northampton takes 4h 37m and the fastest train takes 3h 38m. There is a train service every few hours from Skegness to Northampton. 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 Northampton. 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 Northampton at 1:37 AM. All services require a transfer at Grantham and take an average of 4h 37m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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No, there is no direct train from Skegness to Northampton. However, there are services departing from Skegness station and arriving at Northampton station via Grantham. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 37m.
Skegness to Northampton train services, operated by East Midlands Railways, depart from Skegness station.
Skegness to Northampton train services, operated by East Midlands Railways, arrive at Northampton station.
Book your Skegness to Northampton train tickets online with East Midlands Railways, London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER) and 2 other operators.
The distance between Skegness and Northampton is 128.9 km. The road distance is 368 km.
You can take a train from Skegness to Northampton via Grantham, King's Cross, and London Euston in around 4h 17m.