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Trip Overview

The average train between Skegness and Southampton takes 5h 16m 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.

5h 16m
Duration
244 mi
Distance
£104
Average price
Hourly
Frequency

Train via London

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 Southampton Centraltrain train
4h 56m
£77–149

Skegness to Southampton train times

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 9:19 PM which arrives into Southampton at 1:00 PM. All services require a transfer at Grantham and take an average of 5h 16m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Thursday, October 8, 2026

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    East Midlands RailwaysLondon North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)London Underground (Tube)South Western Railway5h 18m • 3 changes

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    East Midlands RailwaysLondon North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)London Underground (Tube)South Western Railway10h 41m • 3 changes

Departing Friday, October 9, 2026

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    East Midlands RailwaysLondon North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)London Underground (Tube)South Western Railway5h 16m • 3 changes

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    East Midlands RailwaysHull TrainsLondon Underground (Tube)South Western Railway4h 34m • 3 changes

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    East Midlands RailwaysLondon North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)London Underground (Tube)South Western Railway5h 5m • 3 changes

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    East Midlands RailwaysHull TrainsLondon Underground (Tube)South Western Railway4h 33m • 3 changes
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Departing Saturday, October 10, 2026

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    East Midlands RailwaysLondon North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)London Underground (Tube)South Western Railway5h 16m • 3 changes

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    East Midlands RailwaysHull TrainsLondon Underground (Tube)South Western Railway4h 32m • 3 changes

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

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    East Midlands RailwaysHull TrainsLondon Underground (Tube)South Western Railway4h 33m • 3 changes
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Departing Sunday, October 11, 2026

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    East Midlands RailwaysLondon North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)London Underground (Tube)South Western Railway4h 42m • 3 changes

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    East Midlands RailwaysLondon North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)London Underground (Tube)South Western Railway5h 16m • 3 changes

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    East Midlands RailwaysHull TrainsLondon Underground (Tube)South Western Railway4h 44m • 3 changes

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    East Midlands RailwaysHull TrainsLondon Underground (Tube)South Western Railway4h 45m • 3 changes
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Departing Monday, October 12, 2026

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    East Midlands RailwaysLondon North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)London Underground (Tube)South Western Railway5h 16m • 3 changes

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    East Midlands RailwaysHull TrainsLondon Underground (Tube)South Western Railway4h 34m • 3 changes

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    East Midlands RailwaysLondon North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)London Underground (Tube)South Western Railway5h 5m • 3 changes

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    East Midlands RailwaysHull TrainsLondon Underground (Tube)South Western Railway4h 33m • 3 changes
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Frequently asked questions

Want 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.

Map of how to get from Skegness to Southampton.ExpandLaunch map view
  • Distance: 244.3 mi
  • Duration: 5h 16m

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

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 56m.

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