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How to get fromBournemouth to Skegnessby train, bus, or car

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There are 5 ways to get from Bournemouth to Skegness by train, bus, or car

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  1. Train via London

    best
    1. Take the train from Bournemouth to London Waterlootrain train
    2. Take the train from King's Cross to Granthamtrain train
    3. Take the train from Grantham to Skegnesstrain train
    5h 59m
    £104–207

  2. Bus

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Bournemouth Station to Heathrow Central Bus Stationbus bus 035
    2. Take the bus from Heathrow Central Bus Station to St Margaret's Bus Stationbus bus 230 / ...
    3. Take the bus from St Margaret's Bus Station to Bus Stationbus bus 151
    11h 23m
    £55–132

  3. Bus, train

    1. Take the bus from Bournemouth to London Heathrow Airportbus bus
    2. Take the bus from London Heathrow Airport to Nottingham Broad Marsh Bus Stationbus bus
    3. Take the train from Nottingham to Skegnesstrain train
    10h 32m
    £66–109

  4. Drive 230.6 mi

    1. Drive from Bournemouth to Skegnesscar car 230.6 mi
    4h 14m
    £57–82

  5. Train

    1. Take the train from Bournemouth to Birmingham New Streettrain train
    2. Take the train from Birmingham New Street to Nottinghamtrain train
    3. Take the train from Nottingham to Skegnesstrain train
    7h 47m
    £166–242

Bournemouth to Skegness by train, subway, and foot

Calendar82Weekly Services
Duration5h 59mAverage Duration
Ticket£104Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 272.8 mi
  • Duration: 5h 59m

What companies run services between Bournemouth, England and Skegness, England?

You can take a train from Bournemouth to Skegness via London Waterloo Station, Waterloo station, Euston station, King's Cross, and Grantham in around 5h 59m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Bournemouth Station to Lumley Avenue via Heathrow Central Bus Station, St Margaret's Bus Station, Bus Station, and Bus Station in around 11h 23m.

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