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Skegness to Portsmouth trains

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The average train between Skegness and Portsmouth takes 5h 52m 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 52m
Duration
239 mi
Distance
£99
Average price
Hourly
Frequency

Train

best
  1. Take the train from Skegness to Granthamtrain train
  2. Take the train from Grantham to King's Crosstrain train
  3. Take the train from London Waterloo to Portsmouth & Southseatrain train
5h 3m
£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 8:19 PM which arrives into Portsmouth at 7:37 AM. All services require a transfer at Grantham and take an average of 5h 52m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Tuesday, October 13, 2026

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    East Midlands RailwaysLondon North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)London Underground (Tube)South Western Railway6h 2m • 3 changes

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    East Midlands RailwaysLondon North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)London Underground (Tube)South Western Railway10h 57m • 3 changes

Departing Wednesday, October 14, 2026

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    East Midlands RailwaysLondon North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)London Underground (Tube)South Western Railway5h 39m • 3 changes

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    East Midlands RailwaysLondon North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)London Underground (Tube)South Western Railway5h 27m • 3 changes

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    East Midlands RailwaysLondon North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)London Underground (Tube)South Western Railway5h 28m • 3 changes

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    East Midlands RailwaysLondon North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)London Underground (Tube)South Western Railway5h 28m • 3 changes
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Departing Thursday, October 15, 2026

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    East Midlands RailwaysLondon North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)London Underground (Tube)South Western Railway5h 39m • 3 changes

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    East Midlands RailwaysLondon North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)London Underground (Tube)South Western Railway5h 27m • 3 changes

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    East Midlands RailwaysLondon North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)London Underground (Tube)South Western Railway5h 28m • 3 changes

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    East Midlands RailwaysLondon North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)London Underground (Tube)South Western Railway5h 28m • 3 changes
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Departing Friday, October 16, 2026

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    East Midlands RailwaysLondon North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)London Underground (Tube)South Western Railway5h 39m • 3 changes

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    East Midlands RailwaysLondon North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)London Underground (Tube)South Western Railway5h 27m • 3 changes

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    East Midlands RailwaysLondon North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)London Underground (Tube)South Western Railway5h 28m • 3 changes

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    East Midlands RailwaysLondon North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)London Underground (Tube)South Western Railway5h 28m • 3 changes
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Departing Saturday, October 17, 2026

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    East Midlands RailwaysLondon North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)London Underground (Tube)South Western Railway5h 27m • 3 changes

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    East Midlands RailwaysLondon North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)London Underground (Tube)South Western Railway5h 15m • 3 changes

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    East Midlands RailwaysLondon North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)London Underground (Tube)South Western Railway5h 14m • 3 changes

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    East Midlands RailwaysLondon North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)London Underground (Tube)South Western Railway5h 17m • 3 changes
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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.

Map of how to get from Skegness to Portsmouth.ExpandLaunch map view
  • Distance: 238.6 mi
  • Duration: 5h 52m

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 3m.

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