The average train between Skegness and Southampton takes 5h 17m and the fastest train takes 4h 24m. There is a train service every few hours from Skegness to Southampton. 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 Southampton. 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 Southampton at 7:00 AM. All services require a transfer at Grantham and take an average of 5h 17m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.



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4h 33m • 3 changesWant to know about travelling from Skegness to Southampton? 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.
No, there is no direct train from Skegness to Southampton. However, there are services departing from Skegness station and arriving at Southampton station via Grantham. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 17m.
Skegness to Southampton train services, operated by East Midlands Railways, depart from Skegness station.
Skegness to Southampton train services, operated by East Midlands Railways, arrive at Southampton Central station.
Book your Skegness to Southampton train tickets online with East Midlands Railways, London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER) and 3 other operators.
The distance between Skegness and Southampton is 276 km. The road distance is 393 km.
You can take a train from Skegness to Southampton Central via Grantham, London Kings Cross, Euston station, Waterloo Station, and London Waterloo in around 4h 47m.