The average bus between Skegness and Gainsborough takes 4h 28m and the fastest bus takes 2h 54m. The bus service runs several times per day from Skegness to Gainsborough. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.
Buses run every 4 hours between Skegness and Gainsborough. The earliest departure is at 5:50 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Skegness is at 7:30 PM which arrives into Gainsborough at 8:02 AM. All services require a transfer at Interchange Shelter and take an average of 4h 28m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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4h 31m • 2 changesWant to know about travelling from Skegness to Gainsborough? 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.
No, there is no direct bus from Skegness to Gainsborough. However, there are services departing from Skegness station and arriving at Gainsborough station via Interchange Shelter. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 28m.
Skegness to Gainsborough bus services, operated by Stagecoach East Midlands, depart from Bus Station.
Skegness to Gainsborough bus services, operated by Stagecoach East Midlands, arrive at Central Bus Station.
The distance between Skegness and Gainsborough is 78 km. The road distance is 99 km.
You can take a bus from Bus Station to Gainsborough Lea Road via Interchange Shelter, Central Bus Station, and Lincoln Central in around 3h.