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Wakefield to Skegness trains

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The average train between Wakefield and Skegness takes 3h 10m and the fastest train takes 2h 26m. The train service runs several times per day from Wakefield 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.

3h 10m
Duration
128 mi
Distance
£58
Average price
Every 2 hours
Frequency

Train

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  1. Take the train from Wakefield Westgate to Granthamtrain train Leeds - London Kings Cross / ...
  2. Take the train from Grantham to Skegnesstrain train Nottingham - Skegness
3h 15m
£50–73

Wakefield to Skegness train times

Trains run every 2 hours between Wakefield and Skegness. The earliest departure is at 5:45 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Wakefield is at 7:53 PM which arrives into Skegness at 10:59 AM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 3h 10m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Saturday, October 17, 2026

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    London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)East Midlands Railways3h 6m • 1 change

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    London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)East Midlands Railways2h 26m • 1 change

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    London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)East Midlands Railways3h 1m • 1 change

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    London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)East Midlands Railways3h 2m • 1 change
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Departing Sunday, October 18, 2026

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    London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)East Midlands Railways3h • 1 change

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    London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)East Midlands Railways3h 1m • 1 change

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    London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)East Midlands Railways3h • 1 change

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    London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)East Midlands Railways3h 2m • 1 change
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Departing Monday, October 19, 2026

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    London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)East Midlands Railways3h 7m • 1 change

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    London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)East Midlands Railways2h 26m • 1 change

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    London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)East Midlands Railways3h 1m • 1 change

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    London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)East Midlands Railways3h 2m • 1 change
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Departing Tuesday, October 20, 2026

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    London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)East Midlands Railways3h 7m • 1 change

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    London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)East Midlands Railways2h 26m • 1 change

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    London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)East Midlands Railways3h 1m • 1 change

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    London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)East Midlands Railways3h 2m • 1 change
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Departing Wednesday, October 21, 2026

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    London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)East Midlands Railways3h 7m • 1 change

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    London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)East Midlands Railways2h 26m • 1 change

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    London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)East Midlands Railways3h 1m • 1 change

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    London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)East Midlands Railways3h 2m • 1 change
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Frequently asked questions

Want to know about travelling from Wakefield 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.

Map of how to get from Wakefield to Skegness.ExpandLaunch map view
  • Distance: 127.8 mi
  • Duration: 3h 10m

What companies run services between Wakefield, England and Skegness, England?

You can take a train from Wakefield Westgate to Skegness via Grantham in around 3h 15m.

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