South Shields to Skegness Trains

South Shields to Skegness trains

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Trip Overview

The average train between South Shields and Skegness takes 5h 17m and the fastest train takes 3h 56m. The train service runs several times per day from South Shields to Skegness. 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 17m
Duration: 230 mi
Distance: £100
Average price: Every 2 hours
Frequency

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5h 29m

£85–125

South Shields to Skegness train times

Trains run every 2 hours between South Shields and Skegness. The earliest departure is at 6:56 AM in the morning, and the last departure from South Shields is at 11:56 PM which arrives into Skegness at 8:52 AM. All services require a transfer at Central Station and take an average of 5h 17m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Wednesday, October 14, 2026

8:26 PM → 8:52 AM
Arrives next day
12h 25m • 2 changes
11:56 PM → 9:54 AM
Arrives next day
9h 58m • 2 changes

Departing Thursday, October 15, 2026

6:56 AM → 10:54 AM
3h 58m • 2 changes
8:56 AM → 12:54 PM
3h 58m • 2 changes
9:56 AM → 1:55 PM
3h 59m • 2 changes
10:56 AM → 2:55 PM
3h 59m • 2 changes
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Departing Friday, October 16, 2026

6:56 AM → 10:54 AM
3h 58m • 2 changes
8:56 AM → 12:54 PM
3h 58m • 2 changes
9:56 AM → 1:55 PM
3h 59m • 2 changes
10:56 AM → 2:55 PM
3h 59m • 2 changes
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Departing Saturday, October 17, 2026

6:56 AM → 10:54 AM
3h 57m • 2 changes
8:56 AM → 12:54 PM
3h 57m • 2 changes
9:56 AM → 1:55 PM
3h 58m • 2 changes
10:56 AM → 2:55 PM
3h 58m • 2 changes
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Departing Sunday, October 18, 2026

7:26 AM → 11:53 AM
4h 26m • 2 changes
9:56 AM → 1:54 PM
3h 57m • 2 changes
10:56 AM → 2:53 PM
3h 56m • 2 changes
11:56 AM → 3:55 PM
3h 58m • 2 changes
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Departing Monday, October 19, 2026

6:56 AM → 10:54 AM
3h 58m • 2 changes
8:56 AM → 12:54 PM
3h 58m • 2 changes
9:56 AM → 1:55 PM
3h 59m • 2 changes
10:56 AM → 2:55 PM
3h 59m • 2 changes
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