Skegness to Portsmouth Trains

Skegness to Portsmouth trains

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Trip Overview

The average train between Skegness and Portsmouth takes 5h 51m and the fastest train takes 4h 42m. There is a train service every few hours from Skegness to Portsmouth. 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 51m
Duration: 239 mi
Distance: £99
Average price: Hourly
Frequency

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Take the train from Skegness to Granthamtrain
Take the train from Grantham to King's Crosstrain
Take the train from London Waterloo to Portsmouth & Southseatrain

5h 2m

£75–149

Skegness to Portsmouth train times

Trains run hourly between Skegness and Portsmouth. 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 Portsmouth at 12:54 PM. All services require a transfer at Grantham and take an average of 5h 51m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Saturday, October 17, 2026

11:16 AM → 4:32 PM
5h 16m • 3 changes
12:16 PM → 5:32 PM
5h 16m • 3 changes
1:15 PM → 6:32 PM
5h 17m • 3 changes
2:15 PM → 7:32 PM
5h 17m • 3 changes
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Departing Sunday, October 18, 2026

10:18 AM → 3:00 PM
4h 42m • 3 changes
11:16 AM → 4:54 PM
5h 38m • 3 changes
12:16 PM → 5:00 PM
4h 44m • 3 changes
2:15 PM → 7:00 PM
4h 45m • 3 changes
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Departing Monday, October 19, 2026

7:05 AM → 12:44 PM
5h 39m • 3 changes
8:17 AM → 1:44 PM
5h 27m • 3 changes
9:16 AM → 2:44 PM
5h 28m • 3 changes
10:16 AM → 3:44 PM
5h 28m • 3 changes
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Departing Tuesday, October 20, 2026

7:05 AM → 12:44 PM
5h 39m • 3 changes
8:17 AM → 1:44 PM
5h 27m • 3 changes
9:16 AM → 2:44 PM
5h 28m • 3 changes
10:16 AM → 3:44 PM
5h 28m • 3 changes
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Departing Wednesday, October 21, 2026

7:05 AM → 12:44 PM
5h 39m • 3 changes

Frequently asked questions

Want to know about travelling from Skegness to Portsmouth? 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.

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

You can take a train from Skegness to Portsmouth & Southsea via Grantham, London Kings Cross, Euston station, Waterloo Station, and London Waterloo in around 5h 2m.

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