The average train between Skegness and Watford takes 3h 42m and the fastest train takes 2h 53m. There is a train service every few hours from Skegness to Watford. 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 Watford. 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 Watford at 12:29 AM. All services require a transfer at Grantham and take an average of 3h 42m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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No, there is no direct train from Skegness to Watford. However, there are services departing from Skegness station and arriving at Watford station via Grantham. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 42m.
Skegness to Watford train services, operated by East Midlands Railways, depart from Skegness station.
Skegness to Watford train services, operated by East Midlands Railways, arrive at King's Cross station.
Book your Skegness to Watford train tickets online with East Midlands Railways, London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER) and 3 other operators.
The distance between Skegness and Watford is 172.8 km. The road distance is 291 km.
You can take a train from Skegness to Watford Junction via Grantham, King's Cross, and London Euston in around 3h 26m.