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.
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 5:53 PM which arrives into Skegness at 8:54 PM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 3h 10m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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No, there is no direct train from Wakefield to Skegness. However, there are services departing from Wakefield station and arriving at Skegness station via Grantham. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 10m.
Wakefield to Skegness train services, operated by London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER), depart from Wakefield Westgate station.
Wakefield to Skegness train services, operated by London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER), arrive at Skegness station.
Book your Wakefield to Skegness train tickets online with London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER) and East Midlands Railways.
The distance between Wakefield and Skegness is 135.6 km. The road distance is 206 km.
You can take a train from Wakefield Westgate to Skegness via Grantham in around 3h 14m.