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Trip Summary
You can pick from 32 daily train trips between Derby and Skegness. The average train journey from Derby to Skegness takes 5 hours and 33 minutes, but some CrossCountry + Connections train trips are as short as 2 hours and 33 minutes.
| Distance | 77 mi (124 km) |
| Fastest train | 2h 33m |
| Lowest price | £13.56 |
| Most frequent service | CrossCountry + Connections |
| Train lines | 2 |
Which train should you take from Derby to Skegness?
2 train services operate from Derby to Skegness. CrossCountry + Connections usually has more trains scheduled, with 28 trips per day. That said, it's still worth comparing the prices and trip durations:
| Train | Daily Trips | Avg. Time | Avg. Price |
|---|---|---|---|
| CrossCountry + Connections | 28 | 4h 47m | £19.89 |
| East Midlands Trains | 4 | 10h 53m | £30.86 |
CrossCountry + Connections train tickets from Derby to Skegness start from £14, and on average cost . Daily there are 28 CrossCountry + Connections schedules to Skegness. CrossCountry + Connections in Derby leaves from Derby Train Station . And in Skegness trains arrive at Thorpe Culvert Station and 3 other train stations.
From Derby to Skegness train travel on CrossCountry + Connections takes 4 hours and 47 minutes. If you are looking to get to Skegness faster, CrossCountry + Connections offers more express schedule options with a travel time of 2 hours and 33 minutes.
East Midlands Trains train tickets from Derby to Skegness start from £31, and on average cost . Daily there are 4 East Midlands Trains schedules to Skegness. East Midlands Trains in Derby leaves from Derby Train Station . And in Skegness trains arrive at Thorpe Culvert Station and 3 other train stations.
From Derby to Skegness train travel on East Midlands Trains takes 10 hours and 53 minutes. If you are looking to get to Skegness faster, East Midlands Trains offers more express schedule options with a travel time of 2 hours and 33 minutes.
Frequently Asked Questions
Trains from Derby to Skegness are the most crowded on Tuesday. Tickets also tend to be more expensive then. If you are looking for a great deal on your train tickets or just want extra room to stretch out, consider traveling on Tuesday instead, as it tends to be the least crowded day of the week.
The earliest train departs Derby at 06:00 while the last train of the day leaves at 23:00. To see all scheduled departure times, use the search function on this page to get the full schedule for your specific travel dates.
There are 32 scheduled trains on most days. Unfortunately, none of them are direct connections, so you will need to disembark from your original train and board a connecting train during your journey. Don't forget to bring your carry-on luggage when you switch trains. In some instances, you may also be responsible for transferring your own checked baggage.
You can also take a train for your return trip from Skegness to Derby.
City Information
Station Information
Where is the train station in Derby?
Main departure station: Derby Train Station
There is one train station in Derby.
All train stations in Derby:
Derby Train Station
Where is the train station in Skegness?
Main arrival station: Skegness Train Station
There are more train stations and stops in Skegness than most cities. Most trains from Derby will stop at one (or more) of the 4 following stations in Skegness:
Train stations in Skegness:
Skegness Train Station
High St
Thorpe Culvert Station
Havenhouse
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