It takes an average of 6h 0m to travel from Birmingham New Street to Skegness by train, over a distance of around 104 miles (167 km). There are normally 50 trains per day travelling from Birmingham New Street to Skegness and tickets for this journey start from £22.90 when you book in advance.
First train | 04:39 | |
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Last train | 22:09 | |
Departure station | Birmingham New Street | |
Arrival station | Skegness | |
Journey time | From 3h 21m | |
Distance | 104 miles (167 km) | |
Frequency | 50 trains per day | |
Changes | 1 change | |
Price | From £22.90 | |
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Planning a sunny weekend out and looking to travel from Birmingham New Street to Skegness by train? You've come to the right place!
The train from Birmingham New Street to Skegness usually takes around 6h 33m but can take just 3h 20m on the fastest CrossCountry and East Midlands Railways services, with around 29 trains running on this popular route per day. You'll need to make at least one change during your journey, as direct train services are not available on this line.
If you’re heading for a relaxing weekend at Skegness Beach or maybe a trip to Butlins, use our Journey Planner at the top of the page to book trains to Skegness and search for cheap ticket prices – we’ll show you how much you can save on your train tickets if you use a Railcard or travel during Off-Peak times.
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The average journey time by train between Birmingham New Street and Skegness is 6 hours and 0 minutes, with around 50 trains per day. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays, so use our Journey Planner on this page to search for a specific travel date.
The fastest journey time by train from Birmingham New Street to Skegness is 3 hours and 21 minutes.
Train ticket prices from Birmingham New Street to Skegness can start from as little as £22.90 when you book in advance. The cost of tickets can vary depending on the time of day, route and class you book and are usually more expensive if you book on the day.
No, there are no direct train services from Birmingham New Street to Skegness. Travelling from Birmingham New Street to Skegness by train will require a minimum of 1 change.
The first train from Birmingham New Street to Skegness leaves at 04:39. Times and services may vary during weekends and holidays.
The last train from Birmingham New Street to Skegness leaves at 22:09. Trains that depart in the early morning hours or very late evening may be sleeper services, time and services may also vary during weekends and holidays.
Trains travelling from Birmingham New Street to Skegness cover a distance of around 104 miles (167 km) during the journey.
If you’re looking for the return train journey, check out trains from Skegness to Birmingham New Street.
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