Skegness to Southampton Trains

Skegness to Southampton trains

Travel from

Search accommodation with Expedia

Trip Overview

The average train between Skegness and Southampton takes 5h 18m 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 18m
Duration: 244 mi
Distance: £104
Average price: Hourly
Frequency

Train via London

best

Take the train from Skegness to Granthamtrain
Take the train from Grantham to King's Crosstrain
Take the train from London Waterloo to Southampton Centraltrain

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 8:19 PM which arrives into Southampton at 7:00 AM. All services require a transfer at Grantham and take an average of 5h 18m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Monday, October 19, 2026

7:18 PM → 12:36 AM
Arrives next day
5h 18m • 3 changes
8:19 PM → 7:00 AM
Arrives next day
10h 41m • 3 changes

Departing Tuesday, October 20, 2026

7:05 AM → 12:21 PM
5h 16m • 3 changes
8:17 AM → 12:51 PM
4h 34m • 3 changes
9:16 AM → 2:21 PM
5h 5m • 3 changes
10:16 AM → 2:49 PM
4h 33m • 3 changes
Show more

Departing Wednesday, October 21, 2026

7:05 AM → 12:21 PM
5h 16m • 3 changes
8:17 AM → 12:51 PM
4h 34m • 3 changes
9:16 AM → 2:21 PM
5h 5m • 3 changes
10:16 AM → 2:49 PM
4h 33m • 3 changes
Show more

Departing Thursday, October 22, 2026

7:05 AM → 12:21 PM
5h 16m • 3 changes
8:17 AM → 12:51 PM
4h 34m • 3 changes
9:16 AM → 2:21 PM
5h 5m • 3 changes
10:16 AM → 2:49 PM
4h 33m • 3 changes
Show more

Departing Friday, October 23, 2026

7:05 AM → 12:21 PM
5h 16m • 3 changes
8:17 AM → 12:51 PM
4h 34m • 3 changes
9:16 AM → 2:21 PM
5h 5m • 3 changes
10:16 AM → 2:49 PM
4h 33m • 3 changes
Show more

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.

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.

Operators