Trains from Edinburgh to Skegness

Edinburgh to Skegness train information

Find your ticket on gopili to identify the different operators for your train from Edinburgh (Eastern Scotland) to Skegness (East Midlands England). The services on board will vary depending on the rail provider.

On average, it takes normally 5h25m by train to cover the 240 miles to go to Skegness from Edinburgh. The train duration can change depending if the train is direct or with changes.

The lowest ticket price we've found to travel in the next month is £50.30 one way.

Best prices for Edinburgh to Skegness train tickets

Edinburgh - Skegness prices calendar

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Best prices for Edinburgh to Skegness trains

We compare train ticket for all major companies to travel between Edinburgh and Skegness by train and find the best prices for the coming days. Take a look at the prices of train tickets Skegness to Edinburgh and find the best deal for your outbound journey.

Discount Edinburgh - Skegness train tickets

The easiest way to pay less on your Edinburgh Skegness train ticket is probably to buy a railcard. While regional railcards are available in some areas, National railcards enable you to spend less on most rail fares across the UK. Everyone is eligible to at least a certain railcard, even non-UK residents. National railcards available: 16-25 discount card, Senior railcard, Two together discount card, Family and Friends railcard and Disabled persons discount card.

When purchasing a railcard, you want to save money after several journeys. But is it really worth it when travelling from Edinburgh to Skegness? Check with your calculator, considering:

A = the cost of the railcard (i.e.: £30)

B = average saving with the railcard (i.e.: 34%)

C = average price for a Edinburgh Skegness ticket (i.e.: £50.30)(1)

Initially, divide A by B: this will give you the budget from which the card will be profitable. Now divide that number by C. The result is the minimum number of journeys needed throughout the duration of the railcard's validity to be profitable.

In our example, A/B = £30/34% = £88.00. Then, 88/£50.30 = 1.75. Your railcard will be worthwile once you will have done at least 2 trips from Edinburgh to Skegness (one way trip).

All railcards cost £30 except the Disabled persons railcard for which you will pay £20. Railcards give you 34% off most train fares, so you will save 1/3 on most rail fares.

⁽¹⁾Average prices observed over the last 6 months for one way journey