The average train between Southampton and Skegness takes 5h 17m and the fastest train takes 4h 23m. The train service runs several times per day from Southampton 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.
Trains run every 2 hours between Southampton and Skegness. The earliest departure is at 4:52 AM at night, and the last departure from Southampton is at 11:00 PM which arrives into Skegness at 8:52 AM. All services require a transfer at London Waterloo Station and take an average of 5h 17m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.



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4h 25m • 3 changesWant to know about travelling from Southampton to Skegness? 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 Southampton to Skegness. However, there are services departing from Southampton station and arriving at Skegness station via London Waterloo. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 17m.
Southampton to Skegness train services, operated by South Western Railway, depart from Southampton Central station.
Southampton to Skegness train services, operated by South Western Railway, arrive at Skegness station.
Book your Southampton to Skegness train tickets online with South Western Railway, London Underground (Tube) and 3 other operators.
The distance between Southampton and Skegness is 276 km. The road distance is 393 km.
You can take a train from Southampton Central to Skegness via London Waterloo Station, Waterloo station, Euston station, King's Cross, and Grantham in around 5h 26m.