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Swansea to Skegness trains

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The average train between Swansea and Skegness takes 7h 12m and the fastest train takes 5h 55m. The train service runs several times per day from Swansea 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.

7h 12m
Duration
355 mi
Distance
£162
Average price
Every 2 hours
Frequency

Train via London

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  1. Take the train from Swansea to London Paddingtontrain train
  2. Take the train from King's Cross to Granthamtrain train
  3. Take the train from Grantham to Skegnesstrain train
6h 47m
£129–235

Swansea to Skegness train times

Trains run every 2 hours between Swansea and Skegness. The earliest departure is at 3:56 AM at night, and the last departure from Swansea is at 8:23 PM which arrives into Skegness at 8:52 AM. All services require a transfer at London Paddington and take an average of 7h 12m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Wednesday, October 14, 2026

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    Great Western Railway (GWR)London Underground (Tube)London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)East Midlands Railways5h 55m • 3 changes

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    Great Western Railway (GWR)London Underground (Tube)London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)East Midlands Railways6h • 3 changes

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    Great Western Railway (GWR)London Underground (Tube)London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)East Midlands Railways6h 11m • 3 changes

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    Great Western Railway (GWR)London Underground (Tube)London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)East Midlands Railways6h 32m • 3 changes
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Departing Thursday, October 15, 2026

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    Great Western Railway (GWR)London Underground (Tube)London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)East Midlands Railways5h 55m • 3 changes

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    Great Western Railway (GWR)London Underground (Tube)London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)East Midlands Railways6h • 3 changes

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    Great Western Railway (GWR)London Underground (Tube)London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)East Midlands Railways6h 11m • 3 changes

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    Great Western Railway (GWR)London Underground (Tube)London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)East Midlands Railways6h 32m • 3 changes
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Departing Friday, October 16, 2026

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    Great Western Railway (GWR)London Underground (Tube)London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)East Midlands Railways5h 55m • 3 changes

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    Great Western Railway (GWR)London Underground (Tube)London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)East Midlands Railways6h • 3 changes

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    Great Western Railway (GWR)London Underground (Tube)London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)East Midlands Railways6h 11m • 3 changes

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    Great Western Railway (GWR)London Underground (Tube)London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)East Midlands Railways6h 32m • 3 changes
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Departing Saturday, October 17, 2026

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    Great Western Railway (GWR)London Underground (Tube)London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)East Midlands Railways6h 58m • 3 changes

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    Great Western Railway (GWR)London Underground (Tube)London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)East Midlands Railways6h • 3 changes

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    Great Western Railway (GWR)London Underground (Tube)London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)East Midlands Railways6h 8m • 3 changes

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    Great Western Railway (GWR)London Underground (Tube)London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)East Midlands Railways6h 33m • 3 changes
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Departing Sunday, October 18, 2026

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    Great Western Railway (GWR)London Underground (Tube)London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)East Midlands Railways6h 18m • 3 changes

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    Great Western Railway (GWR)London Underground (Tube)London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)East Midlands Railways6h 32m • 3 changes

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    Great Western Railway (GWR)London Underground (Tube)London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)East Midlands Railways6h 31m • 3 changes

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    Great Western Railway (GWR)London Underground (Tube)London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)East Midlands Railways6h 31m • 3 changes
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Frequently asked questions

Want to know about travelling from Swansea 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.

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  • Distance: 355.1 mi
  • Duration: 7h 12m

What companies run services between Swansea, Wales and Skegness, England?

You can take a train from Swansea to Skegness via London Paddington, Paddington, King's Cross St. Pancras station, King's Cross, and Grantham in around 6h 47m.

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